Smoky Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with Pickles and Red Onion

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp liquid smoke
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth

For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp black pepper

For Serving:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 8 slices of pickle
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Sprinkle the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Drizzle the liquid smoke over the chicken to enhance the smoky flavor.
- Pour in the chicken broth around the chicken, avoiding directly washing off the spices.

2. Cook the Chicken:
- Cover the crock pot with the lid.
- Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for PT6H (6 hours).
- The chicken should be tender and easily shreddable with a fork by the end of cooking.

3. Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
- Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated into a smooth sauce.

4. Assemble the Sandwiches:
- Once the chicken is done, shred it using two forks right in the crock pot to soak in the remaining juices.
- Open the hamburger buns and lightly toast them if desired.
- Pile the shredded chicken onto each bun.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce generously over the meat.
- Top each sandwich with a few slices of pickle and red onion rings for added crunch and flavor.

5. Serve:
- Place the top bun over the fillings and serve immediately for a warm, satisfying lunch.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT6H
6 hours

Total Time

- PT6H15M
6 hours, 15 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Smoky Chicken Sandwich
- Crock Pot Recipe
- Shredded Chicken
- Lunch Ideas
- Easy Crock Pot Meals
- Comfort Food
- BBQ Chicken
- Quick Sandwich
- Chicken Sandwich
- Homemade Pickles Sandwich

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 2,000 calories

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