Description
This Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe is a delicious and easy dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. Tender, flavorful shredded chicken cooked in a savory barbecue sauce is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker: Arrange chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, combine barbecue sauce, chicken broth, onion, brown sugar, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Slow cook: Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken: Remove chicken, shred, return to the slow cooker, and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy the pulled chicken on buns, rice, or with coleslaw.
Notes
- Try using chicken thighs for added moisture.
- For a spicy kick, add hot sauce or cayenne.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
