Pulled Chicken

Juicy, tender, and bursting with smoky-sweet flavor, this Pulled Chicken recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for dinner or casual get-togethers. Made with succulent boneless, skinless chicken breasts, slow-cooked to perfection in a rich blend of barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, this recipe delivers a mouthwatering blend of tangy and savory goodness. A spice rub featuring garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder adds a bold kick, while sautéed onions and minced garlic infuse the dish with depth and aroma. Perfectly shredded and simmered in its own sauce, this pulled chicken is ideal for sandwich buns, tacos, or paired with hearty sides. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and a few hours of hands-off slow cooking, it’s a flavorful and effortless choice for homemade comfort food. Perfect keywords: pulled chicken recipe, slow cooker chicken, easy barbecue chicken, shredded chicken.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 Large onion, sliced
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to the slow cooker.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.

Step 5

Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker on top of the onions and garlic.

Step 6

Pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar over the chicken.

Step 7

Add the barbecue sauce and brown sugar to the slow cooker, spreading it evenly over the top.

Step 8

Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Step 9

Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.

Step 10

Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stirring well to mix with the sauce.

Step 11

Let the pulled chicken sit in the sauce for about 10 minutes to soak up the flavors before serving.

Step 12

Serve the pulled chicken on buns, tacos, or alongside your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1651.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2279.4

Total Fat 49.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 771.1mg	0%
Sodium 6525.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 151.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 115.5g
Protein 289.6g	0%

Vitamin D 9.1IU	0%
Calcium 286.3mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 3569.8mg	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: 20.0%

Protein: 52.5%

Carbs: 27.5%