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Tender Slow Cooker Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

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A simple and satisfying slow cooker recipe for juicy, tender Hawaiian BBQ chicken sandwiches with a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (preferably smoky and slightly sweet, e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 sandwich buns (preferably soft Hawaiian rolls)
  • Optional toppings: sliced pineapple rings, coleslaw, pickled jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Trim any excess fat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup BBQ sauce, ½ cup pineapple juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir well until smooth.
  3. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the BBQ-pineapple mixture evenly over the chicken, coating every piece. Do not stir.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender enough to shred easily.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks directly in the slow cooker insert, mixing gently with the juices.
  6. Lightly toast 6 Hawaiian rolls in a skillet or oven.
  7. Pile the shredded chicken generously onto each bun. Add optional toppings like pineapple rings, coleslaw, or pickled jalapeños if desired.
  8. Serve immediately while warm and juicy.

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. For dairy-free, avoid mayo-based coleslaw or use vegan slaw. Toast buns to prevent sogginess. If sauce is too thin after cooking, simmer some liquid in a saucepan to thicken. Add extra pineapple juice or BBQ sauce if chicken seems dry before shredding. Avoid opening slow cooker lid frequently to maintain cooking temperature.

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