This simple to make but oh so tasty Coca-Cola BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich Recipe that was just perfect for our recent gathering! We had a huge multi-family group with six slow cookers going to feed us all and everyone raved about how delicious the coca cola pulled chicken tasted! If you’re looking for a simple slow cooker dinner to enjoy with your family or a recipe that can be duplicated to easily feed a crowd then our pulled chicken in coca cola is just what you’re looking for!
Coca-Cola BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich Recipe
I love to host gatherings for my friends and family both small and large! Making “food memories” is something that I’ve always enjoyed because isn’t it wonderful to share a meal, chat, and connect with the ones we love around the table! Food Memories have such strong bonds as you all know. . . I’m whisked away to my childhood with every bite of my Gram’s Clam Chowder or her Banana Bread !
We are using our Slow Cooker for this recipe so here are some Tips & Tricks:
• They can be the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and pathogens.
• Preheat your crock pot just like you preheat your oven. Plug it in and turn it to the High setting to get it nice and hot for cooking.
• Add everything into the crock pot as warmed up as it can be, to cut down on the getting-the-food-hot portion of cooking, this is where you need to be cautious and make sure it is all hot and up to cooking temperature in 2-3 hours. If food stays between 41 degrees and 135 degrees for 4 hours, then it has to be thrown out because the bacteria and pathogens have had much too much time to grow and a foodborne illness is a likely result.
• If you add meat make sure it is thawed and NEVER frozen, if it’s beef or pork brown it first.
• Add liquids hot ie: like use HOT water or warm up any liquids in the microwave first then add them in already hot.
Three simple ingredients to make pulled chicken in coca cola:
• 4 pounds Chicken Breasts
• 1 bottle of Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce (or your favorite)
• 1 can coca cola
AND your slow cooker! That’s it. SO simple and SO delish!!!
You may also enjoy these sides with your Coca-Cola BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich Recipe
• Brown Sugar Banana Squash Recipe
• Browned Butter Broccoli and Mizithra Cheese Recipe
• Honey Lemon Vinaigrette with Mixed Greens Salad
Coca~Cola BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich is perfect to “amp” up for big crowds or keep it simple with a single batch for the family.
If you love the slow cooker like we do then you may also love these recipes:
• Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
• Mediterranean Chicken with Brown Rice
• Cafe Rio Sweet Pork (copycat)
• Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu
Coca~Cola BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich
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Coca~Cola BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich were a BIG hit with our family shin-dig!
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Love Always,
Ruthie & Madeliene
Jennifer @ MondoMom says
I’m always looking for new ways to make chicken! This one is going to be pinned! : )
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Ruthie says
Thank you so much! You’ll love this easy dinner recipe… I hope you enjoy! xoxo~ Ruthie
Regina says
Made this last week! The whole family loved it! Making it again tonight! Thank you! =0)
Ruthie says
Oh awesome! I’m so glad… it’s such a quick and easy recipe and everyone always loves it 🙂 Wins all around, right?! Thanks for the fun comment. Have a wonderful weekend. xoxo~ Ruthie
Kjersti says
Made this yesterday for a house full of people. It was fantastic and I am adding it to my rotation!!
Ruthie says
Hi Kjersti! I LOVED getting your comment this morning… you made my day! Thank you!! I’m so glad y’all loved this recipe. It’s a good one, a keeper for sure:) xoxo~ Ruthie
Tiffany says
Can this be cooked on the stove top? If so how long?
Ruthie says
Yes, it could be covered and simmered on low on the stove… I would let it go for about 1 1/2-2 hours or until it shreds easily. If you wanted to watch it and stir it often it could be cooked faster on medium heat. Hope that is helpful 🙂 xoxo~ Ruthie
Kelly says
What size crockpot are you using?
Ruthie says
Hi Kelly… I use an 8 quart slow cooker. You will love this recipe so much!! It’s great for busy days 🙂 xoxo~ Ruthie
Nicole says
Do you thaw the chicken first or put it in frozen?
Ruthie says
Hi Nicole. . . yes, the chicken is thawed before adding to the slow cooker. I hope you love this recipe like we do!! It’s so great for dinner 🙂 xoxo~ Ruthie
Julie says
Hi Ruthie,
I made this for my coworkers it was a big hit! Everyone wanted the recipe. I directed them to your site. Can this be done in the oven in a heavy Dutch oven? If so time/temp.
Thank you
Ruthie says
That’s so awesome!!! I’m so happy to hear that you all enjoyed it. Yes, you could also do it in the dutch oven and I would bake it at 350 degrees for two hours and then just continue to check it often to see when shreds easily. Have a beautiful weekend! 🙂
Sebastian says
What do you do with the cola/BBQ liquid after shredding the chicken? Throw it out or return the shredded chicken to it?
Madeliene says
Hi!! Great question. I usually throw it out so that the chicken isn’t too wet when I put it on the buns so that it doesn’t get the buns soggy. 🙂