Description
This Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful shredded chicken perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or bowls. Slow-cooked with a tangy and sweet BBQ sauce blend, it's a convenient and delicious meal option for busy weeknights or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Place Chicken in Crock Pot: Lay the chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add Sauce Over Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are completely covered for maximum flavor.
- Cook Slow: Cover and cook the chicken on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks, or shred directly in the slow cooker for less mess.
- Combine and Coat: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well to coat thoroughly with the BBQ sauce.
- Serve: Serve the pulled chicken hot on buns, tacos, or bowls with your favorite sides and toppings.
Notes
- This recipe uses a simple five-ingredient sauce that can be customized with different BBQ sauces for varying flavors.
- Shredding the chicken in the crock pot reduces cleanup and allows the chicken to absorb more sauce.
- Leftovers keep well and can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts if preferred; adjust cooking time slightly for tender results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 pound
- Calories: 471 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 1371 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
