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Learn moreSlow Cooker Root Beer Chicken Sandwiches
This chicken makes for deliciously easy BBQ sandwiches! The root beer gives it a touch of sweetness. Use your favorite BBQ sauce, and top your sandwich however you'd like.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken thighs skinless, boneless
- 12 fluid ounce root beer can or bottle
- 18 ounce barbeque sauce such as Sweet Baby Ray'sĀ®, or more to taste
- 8 ounce hamburger buns split
Preparation
- Place chicken inside a slow cooker and pour the root beer over the meat.
- Cook on Low until meat easily shreds, 6 to 8 hours.
- Drain off the cooking liquid and use meat claws, two forks, or a large spoon to break the meat apart.
- Stir in barbeque sauce.
- Keep warm in the slow cooker until ready to serve.
- Place meat onto hamburger buns and serve drizzled with more barbeque sauce if desired.