Description
Shredded Chicken Sandwiches are a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings the comfort of tender, juicy chicken coated in rich barbecue sauce, all nestled between soft, fresh buns. Perfect for family gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner, these sandwiches are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings like crunchy coleslaw and tangy pickles. Get ready to impress your guests with this delightful recipe that delivers both taste and convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your choice)
- 4 soft buns (brioche or whole wheat)
- 1 cup coleslaw
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Top with minced garlic and diced onion; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour barbecue sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks, mixing it well with the sauce.
- Assemble sandwiches by piling shredded chicken onto buns and topping with coleslaw and pickles.
- Serve warm for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg