Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Tender, juicy chicken coated in rich barbecue sauce, piled high on soft buns. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners, game day gatherings, or casual weekend lunches.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ cups BBQ sauce
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8 hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: coleslaw pickles, extra BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Place the diced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Lay the chicken breasts on top of the onion mixture.
- In a bowl, combine BBQ sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Stir well.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it's evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well to combine with the sauce. Let it cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve hot on hamburger buns with your choice of toppings.