Pulled Chicken Sandwich

Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with these tender and juicy Pulled Chicken Sandwiches! This slow-cooked masterpiece combines succulent, shredded chicken with a tangy homemade barbecue sauce infused with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and a hint of smoky paprika. Cooked low and slow in a flavorful blend of chicken broth, onions, and garlic, the chicken absorbs every last drop of its savory marinade before being piled high on a toasted hamburger bun. Top it off with a crunchy, zesty coleslaw for a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ideal for family dinners, game day, or backyard barbecues, this recipe is easy to prepare and makes six servings of pure deliciousness. Ready in just over four hours with minimal prep time, these pulled chicken sandwiches are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 0.5 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 Hamburger buns
• 1 cup Coleslaw

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.

Step 2

Chop the onion into small pieces and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and garlic to the slow cooker.

Step 4

Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.

Step 7

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks.

Step 9

Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it well into the sauce.

Step 10

Cover and let the chicken marinate in the sauce for an additional 15-20 minutes on low heat.

Step 11

Toast the hamburger buns if desired.

Step 12

Assemble the sandwiches: place a generous portion of pulled chicken on the bottom half of each bun, top with coleslaw, and cover with the top half of the bun.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious pulled chicken sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1879.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2663.2

Total Fat 76.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.5g
Cholesterol 595.9mg	0%
Sodium 7525.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 261.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 94.4g	0%
Total Sugars 136.6g
Protein 303.9g	0%

Vitamin D 34.0IU	0%
Calcium 450.2mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 3245.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.4%

Protein: 41.2%

Carbs: 35.5%