Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Here I'll show you how to make juicy, tender and delicious slow cooker chicken sandwiches in the easiest way possible!
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Servings (click & slide): 8
Calories per serving: 393kcal
Cost per serving: £1 / $1
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Small Pot (for spice mix)
- Baking Dish or Tray (to shred chicken)
- Box Grater (for onion)
- Tongs
- Whisk
Ingredients
Spice Mix
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp of EACH: Garlic Powder, Chilli Powder, Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
BBQ Chicken
- 2.6lb / 1.2kg boneless skinless Chicken Thighs, fat trimmed (see notes)
- 1 cup / 240g BBQ Sauce
- 1 small White Onion, grated on a box grater
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch/Cornflour
To Serve
- 6-8 Burger Buns, here I use Brioche
- Coleslaw, as needed
Instructions
- In a small pot combine 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp chilli powder, garlic powder & salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to a slow cooker and use your tongs to coat in the spices. Pour over BBQ sauce and add grated onion, then toss again to combine.
- Slow cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low. The chicken is cooked when it's piping hot through the centre and very easily falls apart.
- Use tongs to remove the chicken and place in a baking dish or tray. Gently shred with two forks (don't over-shred).
- In a small pot combine 1 tbsp cornstarch/cornflour with 1 tbsp cold water, then pour into the leftover juices in the slow cooker. Flick slow cooker to high and whisk until it thickens. If the juices cooled too much pour the juices into a pan and rapidly simmer/whisk until it thickens.
- Pour preferred amount of sauce over chicken and toss to combine.
- Serve in burger buns with coleslaw. Enjoy!
Quick Demo
Notes
a) Chicken Thighs - I love using chicken thighs because they're slightly more flavoursome than breast. They're also more difficult to overcook. Thighs do have more fat though, which does rise to the surface as they cook. I personally don't mind this, because it all gets combined with the cornstarch slurry in the end. But if you want it a little less oily you can either trim the fat at the start (if there's excess, a little is fine), or skim it with a spoon after you removed the cooked thighs from the slow cooker.
b) Can I use Chicken Breast? - I find thighs come out more tender, but you can use breast if that's what you have (just use the same weight - 1.2kg/2.6lb).
c) Serving - I love these sandwiches with just coleslaw, but you could also add pickles. I've also served these with melted cheese and crispy bacon before, which goes amazingly!
d) Calories - based on using 2 tbsp coleslaw per sandwich:
Your Private Notes:
Nutrition:
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393
Calories from Fat 89
% Daily Value*
Fat 9.89g15%
Saturated Fat 2.271g14%
Trans Fat 0.048g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.302g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.996g
Cholesterol 141mg47%
Sodium 1042mg45%
Potassium 558mg16%
Carbohydrates 40.24g13%
Fiber 2.3g10%
Sugar 17.82g20%
Protein 33.74g67%
Vitamin A 402IU8%
Vitamin C 4.4mg5%
Calcium 91mg9%
Iron 3.1mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutrition is based on the absence of salt unless stated as a measurement in the ingredients. Cost is worked out based on ingredients bought from UK supermarkets, then divided by the number of servings. In both instances these values are just for guidance. Please check out my FAQ Page for more info.
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