Slow Cooker Sunday: Zesty Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns add fiber and nutrients.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

boneless chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Skinless breasts are leaner, while bone-in is often cheaper.

Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray or olive oil to prevent sticking.

Season the chicken breasts with garlic salt and black pepper.

Place the seasoned chicken breasts inside the slow cooker.

In a bowl, combine 8 oz of barbecue sauce, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 cup of Italian dressing; whisk together.

Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.

Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Once cooked, shred the chicken with a fork.

Leave the lid off the slow cooker for 10 to 15 minutes to let the chicken soak up the juices.

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