Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

With a spicy cabbage-red onion slaw and buttermilk ranch: the most delicious, easy gameday food that you need in your life

This super easy slow cooker buffalo chicken takes 2 minutes to throw together and is always a crowd pleaser. You just throw a few simple ingredients into a slow cooker: chicken, hot sauce, butter, coconut aminos/tamari, and garlic powder. Cook it on low for 6 hours, shred it up, and DIG IN!!!

I served this on sandwiches with a spicy cabbage slaw and homemade buttermilk ranch- but it would also be delicious with some cheese sprinkled over top as a dip. Full recipe is below! Enjoy <3

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For the buffalo chicken:

• 2.5-3lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs (recommend half of each)

• 1 ½ cups Frank’s red hot

• ½ cup ghee or salted butter, melted (one stick)

• ¼ cup coconut aminos or tamari

• 2 tsp teaspoon garlic powder

• gluten free buns, for serving

Add all ingredients to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred, then add back to slow cooker and stir.

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The Slaw:

• 1 medium cabbage (green or red)

• 1 large jalapeño pepper, or 2-3 medium

• ½ small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced

• 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

• 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice

• 3 to 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar

• ¼ cup olive oil

• 1½ teaspoons sea salt or more to taste

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper or more to taste

• 1 tsp honey

Combine all ingredients and toss to combine.

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Buttermilk Ranch (from NYT cooking):

• ¼ cup chilled buttermilk, more as needed

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled

• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

• 1 cup store-bought mayonnaise (I used chosen foods avocado mayo)

• Salt, to taste (start with ½ tsp)

Blend buttermilk, mayo, garlic, salt, and pepper. Once smooth, add your fresh herbs. Taste and add salt if needed.

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For serving:

• the best gluten free buns

• buttermilk ranch

• spicy cabbage slaw

• optional: cheese, sour cream, chips, etc.

Build your sandwich with all of the fixings, and serve alongside crispy potatoes or your favorite chips! Enjoy :)

I hope you love this recipe!! It’s a classic for a reason. Check out my insta @abigailsapron to watch me make these!

With love,

Abigail