Get ready to spice up your next meal with these Firecracker Chicken Sandwiches! They’re sweet, spicy, and full of bold flavors that come together effortlessly in the slow cooker. Piled high with creamy slaw on a soft bun, they’re a total crowd-pleaser.
These sandwiches are perfect when you want something easy but exciting. The chicken cooks low and slow in a fiery blend of BBQ, sweet chili sauce, and chili crunch until it’s fall-apart tender. The cool, tangy slaw balances the heat, making every bite irresistible.
Helpful Tips
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts before cooking to avoid a greasy sauce.
- Toast the buns for extra texture and to keep them from getting soggy.
- Make it ahead by prepping the chicken and slaw a day early; reheat the chicken and assemble when ready to serve.
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Firecracker Chicken Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup (237 ml) sweet & spicy BBQ sauce like Sweet Baby Ray’s or Stubb’s
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons (44 ml) chili crunch or chili crisp
- 3 tablespoons (44 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
- 1 bag pre-shredded coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup (56 g) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white vinegar
Instructions
- Place the chicken, bbq sauce, chili sauce, chili crunch, soy sauce, and honey in a 6-qt slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours. Shred chicken with two forks and stir around in the sauce.
- Mix together the coleslaw, mayonnaise and vinegar.
- Serve on top of buns.
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Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.