Slow Cooker Peruvian Chicken Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Peruvian Chicken Sandwiches

Tasty Peruvian themed slow cooker chicken sandwiches with green sauce, pickled red onions and avocado!

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ingredients

For the slow cooker chicken:

• 1 pound of boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced thinly
• 4 garlic cloves, minced/grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar, or sugar)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground annatto (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)

For the sandwiches:

• 4 buns/rolls (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 4 leaves lettuce, sliced
• 4 slices havarti
• 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
• 1/4 cup Aji Verde (link)
• 1/4 cup pickled red onions (link)

directions

For the slow cooker chicken:

1. Place the chicken in a slow cooker, and pour over the mixture of the remaining ingredients, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
2. Shred/pull the chicken, mix and enjoy!

For the sandwiches:

3. Assemble the sandwiches as desired and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 350, Fat 16g (Saturated 2g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 82mg, Sodium 588mg, Carbs 42g (Fiber 5g, Sugars 6g), Protein 33g

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