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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches

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5 from 1 vote
If you need a good summer dinner recipe, I highly recommend giving these Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches a try.
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If you are looking for a simple and delicious dinner recipe, these Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches are full of flavor, and incredibly easy to make.

I literally threw them together in minutes, and even made a simple slaw to serve the with.

Happy cooking, and hope you enjoy these Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches as much as we did.

Recipe Ingredient Notes

To make Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches, you will need the following ingredients:

Chicken

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Teriyaki sauce
  • Lemon juice
  • Garlic salt
  • Minced garlic

Cole Slaw

  • Mayonnaise
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Sugar
  • Mustard
  • Pepper
  • Shredded cabbage
  • Hamburger buns

Equipment Needed

For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:

Chicken tenders in the slow cooker.
Shredded BBQ chicken in a bowl.
Coleslaw mixture in a bowl.

How to make Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches

  1. Spray your slow cooker with non stick cooking spray.
  2. Place your chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  3. In a bowl, combine your Worcestershire sauce, bbq sauce, teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic salt and minced garlic, until well combined.
  4. Pour the mixture over your chicken breasts.
  5. Cook on low for 6 hours.
  6. After 6 hours, shred your chicken, and place back in the slow cooker to keep warm while you prepare your coleslaw.
  7. To make coleslaw, combine your mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, and pepper, in a large bowl.
  8. Add your shredded cabbage.
  9. Place a scoop of the chicken on your bun and top with a scoop of Cole slaw.
  10. Top with extra barbecue sauce or teriyaki sauce if desired, and serve.
Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches on a plate with chips

What other meat could I make this with?

I love a good pulled chicken bbq sandwich, but you could easily replace the chicken with pork. We have a similar recipe, our Best Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork and Cole Slaw Sandwiches. 

They are so delicious and we highly recommend those as well. The recipes are a little different, but overall, very tasty.

Make this Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches into a wrap:

If you are trying to save on calories, and carbs, you may also want to consider making this into a wrap, using a whole wheat tortilla. It would be so delicious, with our without the coleslaw.

They are great for lunches, and don’t get soggy as fast, if you do plan to make them ahead of time, and eat the next day.

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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich on a plate with chips.

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

5 from 1 vote
If you need a good summer dinner recipe, I highly recommend giving these Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches a try.
Serving6 Servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
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Ingredients

Chicken

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce
  • ½ cup teriyaki sauce
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic

Cole Slaw

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cup shredded cabbage
  • 6 hamburger buns

Equipment

Instructions

  1. Spray your slow cooker with non stick cooking spray.
  2. Place your chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  3. In a bowl, combine your Worcestershire sauce, bbq sauce, teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic salt and minced garlic, until well combined.
  4. Pour the mixture over your chicken breasts.
  5. Cook on low for 6 hours.
  6. After 6 hours, shred your chicken, and place back in the slow cooker to keep warm while you prepare your coleslaw.
  7. To make coleslaw, combine your mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, and pepper, in a large bowl.
  8. Add your shredded cabbage.
  9. Place a scoop of the chicken on your bun and top with a scoop of Cole slaw.
  10. Top with extra barbecue sauce or teriyaki sauce if desired, and serve.

Notes

To turn this into a freezer meal:
Add all ingredients (not including coleslaw ingredients) to a gallon-sized freezer bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible and seal bag closed. Place freezer bag into freezer and it will last 60-90 days. When ready to use, spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and dump ingredients from bag into slow cooker. Place the lid on top and cook on LOW heat for 5-6 hours or until chicken is completely cooked through (some slow cookers may take up to 7 hours). Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred using 2 forks, and add chicken back to liquid in pot. Follow the rest of the instructions as written.

Nutrition

Calories: 500 kcal · Carbohydrates: 63 g · Protein: 31 g · Fat: 13 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 78 mg · Sodium: 2272 mg · Potassium: 753 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 36 g · Vitamin A: 206 IU · Vitamin C: 19 mg · Calcium: 124 mg · Iron: 3 mg
Cuisine: American
Cost: $12
Author: Steph Loaiza
Course: Main Course
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Questions & Reviews

  1. Lindsey Merchant says:

    These look yummy! Would you make any adjustments to make the chicken in the instant pot?

  2. Annie Blake says:

    Can’t wait to make this! Would it work to look for less time on high?

  3. Cyd says:

    Low and slow is best so you don’t dry out your chicken.

  4. Jenna says:

    Made this tonight and it was a huge hit! Super easy and delicious! Thanks so much for sharing, will definitely be making this on the regular!5 stars

  5. Krystal Clark says:

    What kind of teriyaki sauce do you use?

  6. Momma Cyd says:

    We buy all kinds but we do love Veri Veri teriyaki sauce.

  7. Lindsey in CA says:

    I was so excited to see how pineapple was used in the recipe, but I guess it’s just the idea of hawaiian and pineapple? I know I can add it, but want to be sure it’s not missing from the recipe somewhere…?

  8. Momma Cyd says:

    You could totally add sliced pineapple to this sandwich!

  9. Allison says:

    This looks delicious! Is there a substitute I could use instead of Teriyaki sauce?

  11. Kelly Niddrie says:

    How much of each ingredient?

  12. Momma Cyd says:

    The full recipe is there. You aren’t scrolling down far enough to the recipe card.

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Steph Loaiza

Steph is recipe developer and bestselling cookbook author. Her advanced degrees in communication shape how she breaks down cooking techniques into simple, reliable steps for millions of home cooks around the world. Her work has been featured by Costco Connection, Women's Health, Taste of Home, and more.
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