# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
→ Sauce
02 - 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
03 - 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
04 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Sandwich Assembly
11 - 6 sandwich buns
12 - 1 1/2 cups coleslaw mix
13 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
14 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
15 - Salt, to taste
16 - Black pepper, to taste
# How to Make:
01 - Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs into the base of a slow cooker.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper until well blended.
03 - Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken to ensure full coverage.
04 - Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours, until chicken is very tender and easily shreds.
05 - Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir to coat in sauce, and allow to warm for 10 to 15 additional minutes.
06 - In a clean bowl, toss together coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
07 - Spoon generous portions of pulled barbecue chicken onto the bottom halves of each bun, top with fresh coleslaw, and cover with the remaining bun halves.
08 - Serve sandwiches immediately while warm.
