SLOW COOKER NORTH CAROLINA STYLE BBQ PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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Slow Cooker North Carolina Style BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches image

Don't have a smoker, but want that good, tangy, peppery North Carolina BBQ? Here is an alternative you can do in your slow cooker.

Provided by dmanmont

Categories     Chicken

Time 6h30m

Yield 1/2 Cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 whole grain buns

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, brown sugar, salt, hot sauce, and black pepper in your slow cooker. Add chicken.
  • Cook in a 3-4 quart slow cooker, on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. If using a larger 5-6 quart crock-pot, cook on low for about 6 hours.
  • Just before serving, shred chicken (with two forks) and stir into sauce to incorporate.
  • Serve on buns with coleslaw on top or as an accompaniment on the side, and pass hot sauce as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.5, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 54.5, Sodium 559.8, Carbohydrate 3.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 18.1

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