Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

When you need to feed a crowd during the holidays with something that’s delicious, and completely stress-free, these Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are just what the doctor ordered.

Move over BBQ pulled pork, there’s a new kid in town, and his name is Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken. He’s flavorful, meaty, and all the ‘chicks’ love him! LOL *pun intended*

Let’s face it, the holiday season is a busy one. There are parties to attend (or host), gifts to purchase and wrap, children’s school programs to go to, and all the additional family holiday activities to coordinate. Not to mention all decorating and holiday baking that goes into making the season merry and bright.

With this recipe for Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches you’ll be able to feed a holiday crowd, while virtually spending only minutes of preparation time in the kitchen. This stress-free, delicious and unexpected twist on BBQ pulled pork will delight your family and friends, all while freeing you up to cross off some of the other one-hundred-and-one things on your seasonal to-do list. Consider it my holiday gift to you! 🙂

SLOW-COOKER BBQ PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES   {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
Yield: 16-20 sandwiches     Prep Time: 5 minutes     Cook Time: 8 hours on high

3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
24 ounces cherry cola (I used diet Dr. Pepper)
½ cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
4-5 sprigs fresh thyme
1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store bought), plus additional for serving
Sliced red onions for serving, optional
dill pickle slices for serving, optional
Buns

-Add the chicken to the cooker. Add in the next 8 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 8 hours.

-Remove the chicken to a bowl or dish using a slotted spoon and shred with two forks. Add additional  cooking liquid if desired and additional BBQ sauce as needed.

-Serve on buns with additional BBQ sauce, onion slices and dill pickle slices if desired.

After serving these tasty sandwiches during the holiday season, I hope you’re ready to rock  um, make that crock, your new alias for the coming year…

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