Slow Cooker Shredded Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

This easy slow cooker Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich piles juicy shredded chicken cooked in a sweet and spicy rub onto soft bread, finished with a buttery cayenne hot sauce, no frying required.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6 5

Total Time 6 10

Servings servings

Calories 318kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter thinly sliced

For the sauce:

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
1 & ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Spray the body of a 6 or 8-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
Add the chicken breasts to the bottom of the slow cooker.
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sprinkle the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and salt all over the chicken.
2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add the slices of butter on top.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Cook for 5-6 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
Shred the chicken with two forks in the slow cooker and mix with the juices. Keep warm while you make the sauce.
In a small saucepot, add the butter, brown sugar, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 & ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt
Place over medium heat and stir constantly so it doesn’t burn, until it comes to a simmer. Take off the heat.
Add the chicken on top of bread of your choice and drizzle the sauce on top, serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition is calculated for the shredded chicken and sauce only, no additional buns or toppings.

Adjust the Heat: If you love spicy food, feel free to add more cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
Keep the Sauce Warm: The sauce tends to separate when it cools. Keep it warm on the stove and stir occasionally.
Serve Immediately: This sandwich is best served hot and fresh.
Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh garlic and onion powder make a big difference in flavor.
Toast the Buns: Lightly toast the buns for added texture and flavor.
Customize Your Toppings: Feel free to add your favorite toppings to make the sandwich your own.

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