Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

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Level: Easy

Serves: 8

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Description

Easy, low maintenance meal that can be done while you’re away!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • ½ Tablespoons Kosher Salt, Or More To Taste
  • ½ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoons Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 cup Sliced White Onion
  • 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 2 whole Dried Bay Leaves
  • 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chiles
  • 2 cups BBQ Sauce (Homemade Or Bottled), Divided
  • 4 dashes Liquid Smoke, Or More To Taste
  • 8  Large Sandwich Buns Or Rolls

Preparation

Season chicken with kosher salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne. Place in slow cooker and top with onions, garlic and bay leaves. Pour in canned chiles and 1 cup BBQ sauce. Cover pot and cook on low for about 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.

Once done, carefully remove chicken from slow cooker and place on a platter or large dish. Use two forks to shred meat into bite-sized pieces. Spoon onions, garlic and chiles from slow cooker over chicken. Pour remaining BBQ sauce over meat and stir in liquid smoke. Taste and season with additional salt as needed.

Assemble each sandwich by placing a large mound of the pulled chicken and sauce on top of each bun/roll. Serve with additional toppings/condiments as desired, such as cole slaw, pickles, cheese, shredded lettuce, pickled onions, avocado, etc.

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