Description
An easy, forgiving weeknight dinner using rotisserie chicken and BBQ sauce in a slow cooker. This set-it-and-forget-it meal is budget-friendly, customizable, and perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium rotisserie chickens (about 3 lbs / 1.4 kg), skin and bones removed
- 1.5 cups (360ml) BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15g) brown sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5g) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (2g) smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon (2g) onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8–10 burger buns (brioche recommended)
- Coleslaw (optional)
- Pickle chips
Instructions
- Remove skin and bones from rotisserie chickens. Tear meat into large chunks.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Place chicken chunks into a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour sauce over chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on High for 2-3 hours or on Low for 4-5 hours. Do not exceed 6 hours to prevent mushy texture.
- Shred chicken using two forks directly in the pot or after removing. Stir back into the sauce and let sit for 5 minutes to reabsorb juices.
- Toast buns lightly. Pile shredded chicken onto bottom buns. Top with coleslaw and pickle chips if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
[‘Do not overcook the chicken as it is already cooked; 2-3 hours on High is ideal for texture.’, ‘Save the liquid juices from the bottom of the slow cooker and stir them back in for moisture.’, ‘Toast buns to prevent them from getting soggy.’, ‘Can be made ahead: prep chicken and sauce the night before and store in fridge.’, ‘Freezes well for up to 3 months in portioned bags.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich with bun,
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
Keywords: slow cooker, pulled chicken, rotisserie chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meals, BBQ chicken, family friendly, meal prep