Description
This slow cooker pulled BBQ chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy tender, flavorful shredded chicken coated in a tangy barbecue sauce. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or served over rice or salad.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
Instructions:
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Cook the chicken: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred and coat the chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred it using two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir to coat well with the sauce and let it cook for an additional 10-15 minutes on low to absorb the flavors.
Notes
Notes:
- This pulled chicken is versatile and can be used in sandwiches, sliders, tacos, or served over rice or salad.
- For a lower-sugar option, use a sugar-free barbecue sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
