Pulled Barbecue Chicken

Juicy, tender, and bursting with sweet and smoky flavor, this Pulled Barbecue Chicken recipe is your go-to for an effortless, crowd-pleasing meal. Prepared in a slow cooker, the chicken is infused with a tangy sauce made from barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a medley of spices, ensuring each bite is packed with bold flavor. The fall-apart texture is achieved through low, slow cooking, making it perfect for shredding. Serve it on sandwich buns for a classic barbecue experience, or get creative by using it as a topping for tacos, salads, or baked potatoes. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this versatile dish is ideal for busy weeknights or laid-back gatherings. Keywords: Pulled Barbecue Chicken, slow cooker chicken, easy pulled chicken recipe, barbecue chicken sandwiches.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:315 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing all your ingredients as listed. Dice the onion and mince the garlic for easy cooking.

Step 2

In a slow cooker, add the diced onion and minced garlic, distributing them evenly at the bottom.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts on top of the onion and garlic mixture.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to create the sauce.

Step 5

Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring that all parts of the chicken are coated with the sauce.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 5 hours. This slow cooking will ensure the chicken remains tender and absorbs the flavors.

Step 7

After 5 hours, check the chicken. It should be tender enough to easily shred with a fork. If not, allow it to cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken into pieces.

Step 9

Once shredded, return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce to ensure even distribution.

Step 10

Allow the shredded chicken to cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to fully absorb the flavors of the sauce.

Step 11

Serve the pulled barbecue chicken warm on sandwich buns, or as a topping for salads, tacos, or baked potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1498.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2130.7

Total Fat 35.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 771.1mg	0%
Sodium 6123.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	0%
Total Sugars 115.6g
Protein 288.1g	0%

Vitamin D 9.1IU	0%
Calcium 270.3mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 3441.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.3%

Protein: 55.9%

Carbs: 28.8%