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Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Moist, juicy BBQ pulled chicken sandwich recipe with creamy slaw topping. Made easy in the slow cooker. Perfect for a crowd or meal prep!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 316 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs trimmed of excess fat
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup bourbon
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (I recommend Grade B)
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard plus optional additional for serving
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Healthy Coleslaw for serving (I recommend swapping the bell pepper for 1 Granny Smith apple cut into matchsticks)
- whole wheat buns for serving
Instructions
- For the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of a 5 to 6-quart slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the ketchup, bourbon, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook for 2 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low, until the chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the Healthy Coleslaw.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl or plate and shred with two forks.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread the buns with Dijon mustard (optional). Pile the shredded chicken onto the bottom bun, top with slaw, then add the top bun. Enjoy warm.
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Notes
- TO STORE. Refrigerate leftover pulled chicken for up to 4 days.
- TO REHEAT. Rewarm the meat over the stovetop or gently in the microwave, with a splash of water or chicken broth to keep the chicken from becoming too thick or dry if needed.
- TO FREEZE. Let the chicken cool completely, then portion into freezer safe containers of your desired size (you also can freeze it flat in a sturdy ziptop bag). Freeze for up to 3 months (I’ve gone even longer). Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1of 6, without the bun or slaw
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Potassium
612mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
295IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 6, without the bun or slaw | |
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 612mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 295IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.