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Incredible Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Easy pulled chicken sandwiches topped with a sweet and tangy cabbage slaw. This healthy slow cooker pulled chicken sandwich recipe is is perfect for BBQ's, potlucks, or a delicious weeknight dinner all year round! Try the healthy BBQ pulled chicken on a bun, in lettuce wraps, on salads and more.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 392 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • FOR THE CHICKEN:
  • 1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup low sugar bbq sauce (I love Stubb’s Spicy BBQ sauce)
  • ¼ cup water or chicken broth
  • ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • For the slaw:
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup shredded red cabbage
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper
  • For serving:
  • 4 whole grain or gluten free seedy hamburger buns

Instructions

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  1. Add ketchup, bbq sauce, water, worcestershire, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, cumin and cayenne pepper to the slow cooker and stir to combine. 
  2. Place chicken thighs on top and flip over to coat the chicken thighs with the sauce. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 hours.
  3. Once done, shred chicken and place back in the slow cooker and stir with the sauce. Serve immediately or turn slow cooker to the warm setting and serve later.
  4. Make the slaw while the chicken is cooking: In a medium bowl combine carrots, cabbage, cilantro, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil and salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate until you are ready to serve. 
  5. Once ready to serve, use a slotted spoon to add chicken to bun, top with slaw and remaining bun. You can also serve these with sliced cheese if you prefer. Serves 4.

Notes

  • Feel free to double, triple, or quadruple recipe to serve a crowd!
  • Feel free to double, triple, or quadruple recipe to serve a crowd!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1sandwich (with whole grain bun) Calories 392cal (20%) Carbohydrates 35.7g (12%) Protein 28.4g (57%) Fat 13.9g (21%) Saturated Fat 3.8g (19%) Fiber 1.6g (6%) Sugar 13.1g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich (with whole grain bun)
Calories 392cal 20%
Carbohydrates 35.7g 12%
Protein 28.4g 57%
Fat 13.9g 21%
Saturated Fat 3.8g 19%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Sugar 13.1g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.