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Tender Crockpot Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Easy Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe

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This recipe features tender, juicy pulled chicken cooked slowly in a crockpot and coated in a sticky, sweet, and smoky honey BBQ sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for more juiciness)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (preferably tangy and slightly spicy)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 4–6 soft sandwich buns or slider rolls (brioche recommended)
  • Optional: coleslaw or pickle slices
  • Butter for toasting buns

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts or thighs. Season evenly with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder if using.
  3. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the crockpot. Place the seasoned chicken on top, then pour the honey BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken. Do not stir.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fork-tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. Remove chicken from the crockpot and shred using two forks or shredding claws. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to coat with sauce.
  6. Lightly butter the sandwich buns and toast them in a skillet or oven until golden and slightly crisp.
  7. Assemble sandwiches by piling shredded honey BBQ pulled chicken onto toasted buns. Add coleslaw or pickles if desired.

Notes

Reserve some sauce before shredding to drizzle on sandwiches or serve as a dip. Use chicken thighs for juicier meat. Toast buns to prevent sogginess. Check chicken an hour earlier if your slow cooker runs hot. Sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.

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Keywords: pulled chicken, crockpot chicken, honey BBQ sauce, slow cooker recipe, easy dinner, chicken sandwiches, comfort food

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