Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

In the summer I do not like to turn on my oven a ton. SO I will often resort to crock pot or grill recipes as much as I can do eliminate the need for the oven to heat up the house.

This recipe checks all the boxes for our family. Its really convenient since its cooks all day in the crock pot, has the option to either buy healthier items for components or you can use our healthier, homemade recipes. Most of the homemade items can be prepped days in advance and stored in the fridge or freezer.

In our home we try our very best to keep costs low while feeding our bodies nourishing food. This can often not go hand in hand, especially if you add in any allergies you or someone in your family has. But by adding in some quick, homemade items you can get the best of both worlds.

In this recipe, for example, I saved a ton by making my own homemade mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, and homemade buns. With a gluten allergy, this can drive up the cost quick! So, when I take time to make these items, I will often double or triple the batch and use the freezer or fridge to store the extras. This multiplies my efforts, saves, time, and saves money for us.

This recipe is so easy to toss together on a weeknight, especially if you prep in advance some of these items! All directions for recipes and how to prep are below in the recipe except the homemade buns and mayo. If you want those recipes, you can click HERE for the buns and HERE for the homemade mayo. I use this recipe and shape into buns instead of bagels! Super easy.

Enjoy!