Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, delivering tender, juicy chicken infused with the sweet and spicy essence of apple cider. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy game nights, this dish requires minimal effort while offering maximum flavor. Serve it on soft buns for a delightful meal that warms hearts and fills bellies. Elevate your dining experience with this crowd-pleasing recipe that is as easy to make as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 soft sandwich buns
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp mustard
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they fit snugly.
- In a bowl, mix apple cider, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Serve on buns with additional sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (210g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg