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    Home > Main Courses > Main Dishes Chicken > Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe

    Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe

    Published: Jul 26, 2012 · Modified: Feb 3, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Put your crock pot to work for this wonderfully easy BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe. Classic in flavor, popular with all.

    Does it get any Summery-er than this? BBQ Chicken Sandwich recipe  topped with cole slaw, sided with fresh Olathe sweet corn, and slices of Colorado grown watermelon. Can’t you just hear the dog days of Summer howling for this one?

    Bookmark, pin, copy and paste…we do it all the time to save recipes we want to try. But haven’t you run across a recipe that as soon as you lay eyes on it, there’s no need to even close out the screen because you know you’ve got to make it right away?

    That’s what happened to me when I saw Penny’s Crock Pot BBQ Sandwich recipe. Penny writes her food and travel blog over at Lake Lure Cottage Kitchen.

    But before we talk about the sandwiches, let’s talk about the sides. The corn you see on this plate is Olathe sweet corn. Olathe is a small town in Western Colorado and lays claim to growing some of the best sweet corn in the world. Here in Colorado, we await it’s mid-July arrival each Summer.

    The town of Olathe has even organized a yearly festival to celebrate the sweet harvest, The Olathe Sweet Corn Festival. The citizens of Olathe, have cause to celebrate, their sweet corn crops have kept this rural community alive while other efforts were failing.

    John Harold, owner of Tuxedo Farms, who donates all the corn for the festival tells us: “We have climatic conditions that make our sweet corn sweeter. That’s what we call a double sweet. We trademarked the name Olathe Sweet Corn because we thought we have something unique. It’s actually hand picked. Because of the tenderness of the corn, we have not been able to find a mechanical picker.”

    And what does Rachel Ray say about Olathe Sweet Corn? “The Best Kept Secret in Colorado”.

    And how about that Colorado grown Watermelon. The yellow color beautiful and the flavor = perfect. Seems like over the years, I’ve grown accustomed to reaching for the smaller seedless varieties just out of convenience of a no mess experience. But every time I cut open one of those big melons, with their plump black seeds, it takes me back to what watermelon is supposed to taste like. And even though watermelons were always pink when I was a kid, the yellow fruit of this melon was reminiscent of flavors from my childhood…those of spitting seeds all over the backyard on hot summer nights.

    Now for the star of the show, let’s talk about the sandwiches. Delicious! Who can argue with BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with a scoop of Creamy Classic Crunchy Cole Slaw on top? The flavor combination was wonderful. We served these on soft slider buns and loved every bite. And of course, making these in the slow cooker was super easy, the house smelled wonderful all afternoon and with a quick shred of the chicken, dinner time was as easy as a mild Summer breeze.

    Here’s Penny’s recipe:

    Crockpot Crock Pot BBQ barbeque chicken sandwich

    Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe

    Slow Cooker Chicken Sandwich, perfect for a Summer Meal.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course Sandwiches
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 313kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 3-4 Boneless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
    • 1 onion peeled and cut into fourths
    • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
    • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
    • Tabasco sauce to taste abut 4 shakes for us
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 8 hamburger buns
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    Instructions

    • Spray inside of crock pot with cooking spray. Add chicken breasts and onion. Mix sauce ingredients and pour over chicken. Cook chicken on high for 1 hour. Turn to low setting and cook an additional 2 to 3 hours. Remove chicken from crock pot and shred with two forks. Return to crock pot and set on warm. Serve on heated or grilled buns with coleslaw or guacamole.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 857mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Katherine Dietz says

      January 12, 2020 at 5:18 am

      I want to make these but have some questions. What brand and flavor of Bbq sauce was it Stubbs? Also did you use light or dark brown sugar? Also was the pineapple juice fresh, canned, sweetened or unsweetened? What type of buns did you use? Thanks for your prompt reply.

      Katherine

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      • Lea Ann Brown says

        January 22, 2020 at 11:45 am

        Hi Katherine. Sorry for the poor instruction in the recipe. I will update it soon. I usually use Stubbs or K.C. Masterpiece. Light brown sugar. Canned pineapple juice, sweetened and use small hamburger buns.

        Reply
    2. vianney says

      August 09, 2012 at 1:23 am

      loving the pineapple juice and summer is the best time for crockpots, no oven. I love yellow watermelons!!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        August 09, 2012 at 1:26 pm

        That darn yellow watermelon was fabulous. And so pretty on the plate.

        Reply
    3. Penny says

      July 29, 2012 at 8:44 am

      So glad you liked this Lea Ann. I appreciate the feedback. It is not quite Carolina BBQ but could be if you add more vinegar. Your plate looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        July 29, 2012 at 10:14 am

        I appreciate the recipe Penny! DEElicious.

        Reply
    4. Jane says

      July 29, 2012 at 8:07 am

      Gorgeous! I love the yellow watermelon! I’ve been thinking about making BBQ chicken sandwiches, I’ll have to try this!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        July 29, 2012 at 10:15 am

        That yellow watermelon was really really good. It came from my CSA, Monroe Farms.

        Reply
    5. Mary says

      July 27, 2012 at 9:43 pm

      These sandwiches look delicious. I bet the pineapple juice added an unexpected bright flavor.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        July 28, 2012 at 7:01 am

        I loved that addition of pineapple juice.

        Reply
    6. Chris says

      July 26, 2012 at 6:33 pm

      Nah, just 3 Tbsp isn’t enough vinegar for a Carolina kick, those use Vinegar as one of the main components. It sounds like a good sauce too me but I’d have to try it.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        July 28, 2012 at 7:05 am

        I’ve had carolina sauce once and do remember a much stronger vinegar flavor. This is a great recipe for a crockpot meal Chris. I’m sure nothing like a “real” smoked barbeque chicken recipe.

        Reply
    7. pam says

      July 26, 2012 at 5:16 pm

      This sounds perfect. Since I go back to school next week 🙁 I’m looking for easy slow cooker recipes!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        July 28, 2012 at 7:05 am

        They’re great for quick dinners when you get home. Hope you like this recipe Pam.

        Reply
    8. Vickie says

      July 26, 2012 at 3:11 pm

      I am totally with you – I’m printing this out for this weekend! Delicious looking plate, all that yellow is gorgeous and makes me want a bite of everything. I would love to try that corn, but I’m pretty sure it’s not available up here, darn it!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        July 28, 2012 at 7:06 am

        I doubt it’s available in MT, but heck, I think all sweet corn is wonderful.

        Reply
        • Vickie says

          July 29, 2012 at 8:06 am

          I hope so, because I have EIGHT stalks of corn starting to produce. I am cracking up about this tiny crop of corn – my garden had a rough start with a goofy spring and and a rare hail storm. I don’t even know if 8 plants will pollinate okay, but I’ll be assisting that process in hopes of harvesting freshly picked corn. 🙂

        • Lea Ann says

          July 29, 2012 at 10:16 am

          I wish your corn crop all kinds of luck Vickie. This weather has been a challenge for everyone. Including my poor little tomato plants.

    9. Larry says

      July 26, 2012 at 3:08 pm

      Your plate looks delicious – it’s great to have access to nice fresh veggies. Our last patch of corn should be ready next week. If I were making the dish, I’d consider adding a little liquid smoke to the sauce for more of a cooked in a smoker flavor.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        July 28, 2012 at 7:07 am

        I love your liquid smoke idea Larry …. that’s why they pay you the big bucks. 🙂

        Reply
    10. Karen says

      July 26, 2012 at 9:50 am

      Can’t beat using a crock pot during the summer… it’s always nice to have dinner ready without a lot of work. The sauce here sounds good… like the addition of pineapple juice!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        July 28, 2012 at 7:07 am

        I thought the pineapple juice was a winner.

        Reply

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