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spicy pulled chicken burger

Tender chicken cooked in a spicy bbq sauce is piled high on buns and topped with a creamy coleslaw.
4.5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

ingredients

chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Frank's Red Hot Sauce or your favorite hot sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
slaw
  • 3 cups coleslaw mix about 1lb bag
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
burgers
  • 4-6 brioche buns or whatever bread, buns, or rolls you prefer!
  • More hot sauce as desired

instructions

Instant Pot

  • Add bbq sauce, vinegar, hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot insert. Whisk to combine. Add chicken and stir to coat.
  • Cook for 10 minutes on High pressure. Let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
  • Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return to the sauce and cook on Sauté until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Slow Cooker

  • Add bbq sauce, vinegar, hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker insert. Whisk to combine. Add chicken and stir to coat.
  • Cover and cook on High for 2 to 3 hours (or on low for 4 to 5 hours).
  • Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return to the sauce and stir to coat.

Coleslaw

  • While the chicken is cooking, make the coleslaw. Add Greek yogurt, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Add coleslaw mix and toss to coat evenly.

Sandwiches

  • Top bottom halves of the buns with bbq chicken. Add coleslaw on top and finish with the top halves of the buns. Serve immediately.

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nutrition

Calories: 859kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 360mg | Sodium: 2377mg | Potassium: 974mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 1315IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 4mg
Calories: 859kcal
Cuisine: BBQ
Category: Sandwiches