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1) Slow-Cooker BBQ Shredded Chicken Sandwiches

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite bottle
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 hamburger buns
  • Optional: coleslaw for topping

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Pour chicken broth, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar over the chicken.
  3. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and shreds easily.
  4. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the crockpot to soak in sauce for 10 minutes.
  5. Serve on buns topped with coleslaw if you like; make extra napkins.