This is the kind of recipe that feels like summer — whether you’re eating it outside on the deck or making it on a busy Tuesday night. These Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are juicy, saucy, and ridiculously easy to throw together.

You just toss the chicken and a few simple ingredients into the slow cooker and walk away. Hours later? Perfectly shredded BBQ chicken, ready to pile onto toasted buns or lettuce wraps. Serve it with slaw, corn on the cob, or your favorite veggie chips — and dinner’s done.

It’s cozy-meets-craveable comfort, and it’s 100% Healthy Fast Food at Home.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

• 1 cup clean BBQ sauce (low sugar or homemade)

• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp coconut sugar (optional, for a sweeter sauce)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• Optional: splash of hot sauce or dash of cayenne

• Whole grain buns, gluten-free buns, or lettuce wraps for serving

• Optional: clean coleslaw or pickles for topping

Instructions:

1. Add everything to the slow cooker
   Place chicken in the crockpot. Pour BBQ sauce, vinegar, and spices over top. Stir to coat.

2. Slow cook
   Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2.5–3 hours, until chicken is tender and easy to shred.

3. Shred & stir
   Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the pot. Stir to coat with sauce.

4. Assemble sandwiches
   Serve warm on buns or in lettuce wraps. Top with slaw or pickles if desired.

Sarah’s Tips:

• Want it saucier? Add an extra ½ cup BBQ sauce after shredding.

• Meal prep magic: This chicken freezes beautifully — store in portions and thaw for quick meals.

• Lighter option: Skip the bun and serve over a bed of cabbage slaw or grilled veggies.

• Kid-friendly tip: Use slider buns for fun-size sandwiches they can help assemble.

Flavorful Conclusion:

These Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are simple, satisfying, and full of slow-cooked goodness — no grill or oven required. Whether it’s dinner for the family or a weekend crowd-pleaser, this one’s a summer favorite you’ll come back to all year long.

Nutrition (per sandwich with chicken only, serves 6):

• Calories: 265

• Protein: 28g

• Carbs: 10g

• Fat: 11g

• Fiber: 1g

• Sugar: 6g