Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
This slow cooker buffalo chicken is rich, tangy, and perfectly spicy with almost no hands-on work. Tender shredded chicken simmers in buttery hot sauce, making it ideal for piling into buns with crisp salad or slaw.
Servings4 Portions
Prep Time15 Mins
Cook Time240 Mins
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
4
- boneless skinless chicken thighs1 kg
- butter25 g
- hot sauce200 ml
- garlic granules1 tsp
- onion granules1 tsp
- bay leaves2
- burger buns, salad and/or slaw, for serving
Step-by-Step Instructions
01
Pour the hot sauce into the slow cooker. Stir in the garlic granules and onion granules, then add the chicken thighs. Tuck in the bay leaves and dot the butter over the top.
02
Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred easily.
03
Transfer the chicken to a board or bowl and shred it with 2 forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and toss well in the sauce. Remove the bay leaves, then serve in burger buns with salad and crunchy slaw, if desired.
Chef's Tips
For a milder version, replace part of the hot sauce with a little chicken stock. Chicken breast can be used instead of thighs, but thighs stay juicier in the slow cooker. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can also be used in wraps, rice bowls, or baked potatoes.
