Description
Embrace the simplicity and robust flavors of our Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, each bite dripping with homemade BBQ sauce and topped with a tangy mustard coleslaw. This recipe combines the ease of slow cooking with the bold tastes of traditional barbecue, making it perfect for busy weekdays or lazy weekend gatherings.
The mustard coleslaw adds a crisp, creamy texture that perfectly complements the tender, slow-cooked chicken soaked in a rich, savory sauce. Ideal for those who love the deep flavors of barbecue but appreciate the convenience of a slow cooker, this dish promises to satisfy your cravings and impress at any table.
Ingredients
4 large chicken breasts
8 hamburger buns, buttered
Slow Cooker BBQ Sauce:
1 cup ketchup
½ cup unsalted chicken stock
4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Mustard Coleslaw:
16 oz. shredded green cabbage and carrot coleslaw (1 bag)
3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 ½ tablespoons BBQ sauce (from the slow cooker)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
¾ teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
In the basin of a slow cooker, combine chicken stock, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, soy sauce, hot sauce, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
Place the chicken breasts in the sauce, nestling them into the mixture.
Cook on LOW for at least six hours.
For the coleslaw, in a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey, mustard, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and celery seed. Whisk until smooth.
Before serving, butter the buns and toast them on a griddle or in a toaster oven.
Toss the cabbage and carrot coleslaw in the mustard mixture only when ready to serve.
Assemble the sandwiches with the chicken and coleslaw on the toasted buns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 650 kcal