Description
This Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Shredded Chicken Sandwich recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, the chicken is slow-cooked to perfection and shredded for a juicy filling served on sandwich buns, optionally topped with coleslaw for added crunch.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- Sandwich buns
- Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until fully combined to create the honey mustard sauce.
- Place Chicken in Slow Cooker: Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the prepared honey mustard sauce over the chicken breasts, gently turning the chicken to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine Shredded Chicken and Sauce: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the remaining sauce to coat thoroughly. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Serve the honey mustard shredded chicken warm on sandwich buns. Add a scoop of coleslaw on top if desired for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra texture and flavor, toast the sandwich buns before assembling.
- This shredded chicken is versatile and can also be used in wraps, salads, or sliders.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
