Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Enjoy Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, tender shredded chicken slow-cooked in sweet-tangy BBQ sauce until juicy and flavorful. This kid-approved, crowd-pleasing meal piles perfectly on soft buns for easy, messy-fun dinners everyone loves.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sandwiches are a family dinner hero—juicy, fall-apart chicken coated in a kid-friendly sweet BBQ sauce that’s not too spicy, all made effortlessly in the slow cooker. It’s the ultimate busy-parent win: minimal prep, budget-friendly ingredients, and a meal that picky eaters devour. The sauce clings perfectly to soft buns, making handheld sandwiches fun and mess-free (mostly!). Customizable for adults with extra heat, it’s perfect for weeknights, game days, or potlucks. One batch feeds a crowd, and leftovers are even better the next day.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Use Chicken Thighs → They stay juicier than breasts.
• Shred While Hot → Easiest and absorbs sauce best.
• Reduce Sauce → Simmer last 30 min uncovered for thicker coating.
• Toast Buns → Prevents sogginess and adds crunch.
• Double Sauce → Kids love dipping!
• Make Mild → Use mild BBQ sauce; add heat separately for adults.

Yield: 10 Servings

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

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Juicy, sweet BBQ chicken sandwiches made effortlessly in the crockpot—kid-approved!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 cups BBQ sauce (mild/sweet for kids)
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 lbs boneless chicken thighs (or breasts)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles, cheese
• Slider or hamburger buns

Instructions

1. Prep Chicken → Trim excess fat from thighs.
2. Layer Crockpot → Place onion slices and garlic at bottom.
3. Add Chicken → Nestle chicken pieces on top.
4. Make Sauce → Whisk BBQ sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, paprika, salt, pepper.
5. Pour Sauce → Cover chicken completely with sauce.
6. Slow Cook → Low 6 hours or high 3 hours until chicken shreds easily.
7. Shred Chicken → Remove chicken; shred with two forks.
8. Reduce Sauce → Return chicken to pot; stir and cook uncovered 20–30 min.
9. Toast Buns → Lightly butter and toast for extra yum.
10. Serve → Pile high on buns, add toppings, and watch kids devour!

Notes

• Thighs stay juicier—perfect for picky eaters.
• Use mild BBQ sauce; add heat separately for adults.
• Leftovers make amazing quesadillas or pizza topping.
• Serve with carrot sticks or fruit for balanced kid meal.

Nutrition Information

Yield

10

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 352Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 3gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 166mgSodium 889mgCarbohydrates 30gFiber 1gSugar 25gProtein 34g

The recipes and nutritional information on Crock Pot Meal are for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for personalized dietary advice.

Ingredients Notes

• Chicken → Boneless thighs or breasts; thighs are more forgiving and flavorful.
• BBQ Sauce → Store-bought sweet/mild (Sweet Baby Ray’s popular with kids).
• Onion → Sweet onion for natural sweetness.
• Garlic → Fresh minced; powder works in pinch.
• Brown Sugar → Enhances sweetness; adjust for preference.
• Apple Cider Vinegar → Balances sweetness with tang.
• Worcestershire → Adds depth without spice.
• Buns → Soft hamburger or Hawaiian rolls for kids.

Variations and Substitutions

• Spicy → Add cayenne, hot sauce, or chipotle for adults.
• Low-Sugar → Sugar-free BBQ sauce + monk fruit.
• Different Protein → Pork shoulder or jackfruit (vegan).
• Gluten-Free → GF buns and sauce.
• Extra Veggies → Shredded carrots or bell peppers in sauce.
• Cheesy → Top with cheddar last 10 min.

Storage Options

• Refrigerator → Airtight container up to 4 days.
• Freezer → Freeze chicken in sauce up to 3 months.
• Reheating → Crockpot on warm or microwave with splash of broth.

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