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Honey Lime Shredded Chicken Sandwiches

Honey lime shredded chicken sandwiches are cooked in the slow cooker and topped with an easy slaw for a simple and easy weeknight dinner. Slightly sweet, savory, tangy and delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 333kcal
Author: Annie Holmes

Ingredients

Honey Lime Shredded Chicken

  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 6 cloves garlic , minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast

Slaw

  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • ½ cup shredded zucchini
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup torn cilantro leaves
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon dijon
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

Sandwiches:

  • 6 buns

Instructions

For the Shredded Chicken

  • Whisk together the honey, chicken stock, lime juice, garlic and salt in the bottom of a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
  • Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat in the sauce.
  • Cook on low for 3-4 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and transfer to a bowl. Shred with two forks or an electric hand mixer.
  • Toss with cooking liquid and enjoy.

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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 355mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g