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Slow Cooker Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 hours
  • Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches recipe offers a spicy, flavorful twist on the classic southern favorite. Tender boneless chicken breasts are slow-cooked with a blend of brown sugar, spices, and Tabasco sauce, then shredded and served on toasted buns with ranch dressing, pickles, and optional diced onions. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal with bold heat and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 4 Tbsp. Tabasco hot sauce

For Serving

  • Hamburger buns, toasted
  • Ranch dressing
  • Pickle slices
  • Diced onion (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker along with the brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chili powder, and Tabasco hot sauce. No additional liquid is needed as the chicken will release juices that mix with the seasonings.
  2. Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook the mixture on low for 7 hours, allowing the chicken to become very tender and infused with the spice mixture.
  3. Shred the Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the flavorful cooking juices to keep it moist and spicy.
  4. Assemble Sandwiches: Serve the shredded Nashville hot chicken on toasted hamburger buns. Top with ranch dressing, pickle slices, and optional diced onions for added crunch and flavor. Optionally, use biscuits or Hawaiian rolls and add coleslaw for variation.

Notes

  • No additional liquid is needed; the chicken juices combine with the spices and hot sauce to create the sauce.
  • The recipe is very spicy; for milder flavor, substitute mild buffalo wing sauce for the Tabasco.
  • Alternative serving options include biscuits or Hawaiian rolls; coleslaw is an excellent topping addition.
  • Nutritional values listed do not include buns or toppings.
  • Substitute Frank’s Hot Sauce, Cholula, or Tapatio for Tabasco, but avoid Sriracha or Crystal hot sauce as they are not recommended.
  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used but may shred too finely, leading to a soggier sandwich.
  • Adding a whole diced white onion to the slow cooker can add more flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (excluding bun and toppings)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 890 mg
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

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