BBQ Pulled Chicken Burgers
BBQ Pulled Chicken Burgers are a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken simmered in rich BBQ sauce with crunchy coleslaw, all served in soft brioche buns. Perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to game day gatherings, these burgers are sure to delight your taste buds. The slow cooker method makes preparation a breeze—simply set it and forget it! With layers of delicious flavors and textures, these pulled chicken burgers promise to be a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6 burgers 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (divided)
- 2 cups Napa cabbage (shredded)
- 2 cups red cabbage (shredded)
- ⅔ cup Greek yogurt
- Burger buns (4–6)
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine ¾ cup BBQ sauce, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and water. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cumin. Add to the slow cooker and coat well. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours until fully cooked.
- Shred the cooked chicken with forks and stir in the remaining BBQ sauce. Keep warm.
- For the coleslaw, mix Greek yogurt, water, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, dijon mustard, and honey in one bowl. In another bowl, combine shredded cabbages and carrots; pour dressing over veggies and mix well.
- Assemble burgers by placing pulled chicken on the bottom half of each bun, adding coleslaw on top. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg