Slow Cooker Shredded Asian Chicken Sandwich
This Slow Cooker Shredded Asian Chicken Sandwich is a filled with flavor and topped with a simple homemade coleslaw. It's simple to make and a recipe you are sure to love.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 3 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- buns for serving
Coleslaw:
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker. Add the remainder of the ingredients to the slow cooker.
- Cook in low for 6 hours or on high for 4. Once cooked shredded in the slow cooker.
- To prepare coleslaw place coleslaw mix in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl whisk together sugar with sesame oil and red pepper flakes. Pour over coleslaw mix and toss to coat.
- Serve shredded chicken on buns with coleslaw. (tips for a creamy sauce add mayo)
Notes
- Tip: This coleslaw goes great with the flavors of this sandwich. You can add salt and pepper to taste. For a creamy coleslaw instead of oil base try using mayonnaise or greek yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 60gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 174mgSodium: 709mgPotassium: 1199mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
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