Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Coleslaw Recipe
This Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken recipe features tender, flavorful shredded chicken slow-cooked with a delicious blend of barbecue sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, and spices. Perfect for sandwiches topped with coleslaw, this comforting dish is easy to prepare and ideal for serving family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 6 hours (low)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 mins (high) or 6 hours 10 mins (low)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup packed light or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For Serving
- 6 potato buns
- Coleslaw, for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker, place the boneless skinless chicken breasts. Add barbecue sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, Italian dressing, garlic powder, and paprika. Season the mixture generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then toss everything together until the chicken is well coated with the sauce and seasonings.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the chicken on high heat for 4 hours, or on low heat for 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred and Serve: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce in the slow cooker and mix well to soak up the flavors. Serve the shredded BBQ chicken on potato buns, drizzle with additional barbecue sauce if desired, and top each sandwich with a spoonful of coleslaw for added crunch and freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute bourbon with apple juice or chicken broth if avoiding alcohol.
- Make sure to shred chicken thoroughly to maximize flavor absorption.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Use a slow cooker liner for easier cleaning.
- Coleslaw can be homemade or store-bought according to your preference.
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