Honey lime shredded chicken sandwiches are cooked up in the slow cooker and topped with an easy slaw for a simple and easy weeknight dinner. Slightly sweet, savory, tangy and delicious.
When it comes to weeknight dinners, my slow cooker is a real hero. Our go to recipes include these 7 No Sautee Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes (there’s one for every day of the week!). These delicious shredded chicken sandwiches are another great recipe to keep in your back pocket for weeknights.
Made with a simple slow cooker honey lime chicken recipe and topped with a simple slaw, this recipe works so great for meal prep and tastes amazing, even 4 days after cooking it!
This might sound weird but I actually like this shredded chicken sandwich served cold…but it’s great either way.
Reasons you’ll ♡ this honey lime shredded chicken sandwich
Recipe Video
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Which ingredients do we need?
For this shredded chicken sandwich recipe, you will need:
- shredded chicken– we are using slow cooker honey lime chicken. I advise cooking it up ahead of time but you can serve it fresh if you’d like
- slaw– we are using cabbage, shredded carrots, zucchini and cilantro. Save yourself some time by using a bag of slaw
- vinaigrette– a quick sesame vinaigrette gives the slaw some tanginess
- buns– go for the big, fresh, fluffy buns. I ♡ Ace brand buns
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Can I cook this chicken in the Instant Pot? Oven?
Yes and yes!
- Instant Pot- cook for 8 minutes with a quick pressure release. If you have large chicken breasts (10 oz), add 1-2 minutes onto the cook time. Shred and toss in the sauce.
- Oven- bake at 425 in a covered baking dish for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Shred and toss in the sauce.
Can I freeze this recipe?
The chicken can be frozen before or after cooking.
- if you wish to assemble the chicken ahead and freeze, make sure you thaw completely before cooking
- either way you do it, chicken can be frozen for 3-6 months
Can I leave out the honey?
No, do not leave out the honey, it adds a ton of flavor to the chicken. If you are looking for low carb chicken breast slow cooker recipes, please check out these 7 Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes.
More slow cooker chicken recipes
- Crockpot BBQ Chicken
- Sticky Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
- Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken
- Crockpot Salsa Chicken
- Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken
Note: This recipe was originally posted in 2015. It has been republished with fresh photos, tips and a new video in 2020.
Honey Lime Shredded Chicken Sandwiches
Ingredients
Slaw
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup torn cilantro leaves
Vinaigrette:
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon dijon
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Sandwiches:
- 4 buns
- 2 cups slow cooker honey lime chicken
Instructions
Slaw
- In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, zucchini, carrots and cilantro.
- Shake together all vinaigrette ingredients, and toss slaw to coat.
Assembly:
- Top each bun with around ½ cup of pulled chicken and cabbage slaw.
- Serve immediately.
Meal Prep
- Chicken can be cooked up to 4 days ahead or frozen for 3 months.Cabbage, carrots and zucchini can be prepped ahead, and vinaigrette can be shaken together and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
