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.

Prep Time25

Cook Time6

Total Time6 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asain

Keyword: Slow Cooker Shredded Asian Chicken Sandwich

Servings: servings

Author: Jennie Duncan

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.

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