BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Tender, smoky BBQ pulled chicken piled high on soft buns makes for the perfect easy and flavorful sandwich, ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 sandwich buns
- Optional: coleslaw for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker or instant pot and add the sautéed onions and garlic, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours (slow cooker) or high pressure for 15 minutes (instant pot), until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove chicken and shred it using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the cooker and stir in BBQ sauce until fully coated and heated through.
- Toast the sandwich buns if desired, then pile the pulled chicken on each bun.
- Top with coleslaw if using, then serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of apple cider vinegar to the BBQ sauce mixture or serve the sandwiches with pickled jalapeños for a spicy kick.
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