Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

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5 from 1 vote

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Cook Time2 30

Total Time2 30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bbq chicken sandwiches, chicken thighs, crock pot, crockpot chicken thighs, ninja possible cooker, ninja possible cooker pro, slow cooker, slow cooker chicken

Servings:

Calories: 583kcal

Equipment

Slow Cooker I use the Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro

Ingredients

To make the chicken:

1½ Pounds Chicken Thighs Boneless, Skinless, Trimmed
½ Cup Onion Finely chopped
½ Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Pepper
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
⅛ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
½ Cup BBQ Sauce

To make the sandwiches:

4 Hamburger Buns
1 Cup Coleslaw

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Using the Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro:

Turn the slow cooker on and choose the "slow cook" option and turn the temp to "HI."
Place the boneless, skinless, chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
Add the onions, salt, pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and ¼ cup bbq sauce and mix together with the chicken thighs.
Close the lid and SLOW COOK on HI for 2½ hours or low for about 5 hours hours. The chicken is done cooking once it's internal temperature is at least 165 degrees F (use an instant read thermometer to check the temperature) and tender enough to shred with two forks.
Remove the lid and use tongs to shred the chicken. If it's easier for you, you can take the chicken out of the pot and shred with 2 forks but I find that it's not really necessary to remove the chicken from the pot to shred it. Just be careful not to use metal tongs or forks in the pot as it might scratch.
Add the remaining ¼ cup of bbq sauce and mix together with the shredded chicken.
Serve the bbq chicken on a bakery roll and top with coleslaw. Enjoy!

Using All Other Slow Cookers:

Turn the slow cooker on and choose the "slow cook" option and turn the temp to "HI."
Place the boneless, skinless, chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
Add the onions, salt, pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and ¼ cup bbq sauce and mix together with the chicken thighs.
Close the lid and SLOW COOK on HI for 3 hours or low for about 6 hours. The chicken is done cooking once it's internal temperature is at least 165 degrees F (use an instant read thermometer to check the temperature) and tender enough to shred with two forks.
Remove the lid and use tongs or 2 forks to shred the chicken.
Add the remaining ¼ cup of bbq sauce and mix together with the shredded chicken.
Serve the bbq chicken on a bakery roll and top with coleslaw. Enjoy!

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Notes

Do you have to shred the chicken to make bbq chicken sandwiches?

For this recipe, I would recommend shredding the chicken with 2 forks or tongs. Shredding the chicken helps incorporate the bbq sauce with all of the chicken instead of just the outside of the chicken. Shredding also makes it much easier to take a bite of the sandwich.

What kind of bread is best for bbq chicken sandwiches?

I like to use bakery rolls (the ones that you can by individual rolls of-usually near the donuts at the grocery store). You can also use a brioche bun, Hawaiian rolls, or even lettuce wraps (if you’re trying to keep it a little healthier). The important thing is to use a bread that has some substance. Thinly sliced white bread will not work. The bread will not be strong enough to hold the chicken in place. Look for a roll that has a firm outside but an airy inside.

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