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Slow Cooker Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

Slow Cooker Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
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These slow cooker Nashville hot chicken sandwiches are a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and saucy flavors. Easy to make in the crockpot, they are ideal for feeding a crowd. Served on toasted brioche buns with pickles and ranch dressing, these sandwiches offer a delightful combination of flavor and comfort.

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup butter, divided
  • 8 tablespoons hot sauce, divided
  • 8 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder, divided
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided

Additional:

  • Brioche hamburger buns for serving
  • Pickles and ranch dressing for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Trim any fat from the chicken breasts and place them in the slow cooker.
  2. Make Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter, 4 tablespoons hot sauce, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon each of onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Heat until melted, then drizzle over the chicken.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
  4. Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken, shred it, drain any juices from the slow cooker, and return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  5. Prepare Sauce: In a saucepan, melt the remaining butter with hot sauce, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  6. Coat Chicken: Pour the sauce over the shredded chicken and mix well.
  7. Serve: Serve the chicken on toasted brioche buns with pickles and ranch dressing.

Notes

  • If not serving on buns, the chicken is versatile and can be used in wraps, nachos, or over rice or mashed potatoes.
  • Adjust the heat level by using more or less hot sauce based on preference.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Slow cooker cooking times may vary, so adjust as needed.

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