Shredded Barbecue Chicken
Tender, juicy, and packed with smoky-sweet flavor, this Shredded Barbecue Chicken recipe is a slow-cooker masterpiece that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful barbecue sauce blend enhanced with smoky paprika, garlic, and optional hints of apple cider vinegar and brown sugar, this dish strikes the perfect balance of tangy and savory. The chicken becomes irresistibly tender after hours of slow cooking, making it easy to shred and soak up every drop of the rich sauce. Serve it on soft buns for mouthwatering barbecue sandwiches, wrap it in tortillas for tacos, or use it as a topping for baked potatoes or rice. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a variety of serving options, this crowd-pleasing recipe is as versatile as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Barbecue sauce
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Optional: Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Optional: Brown sugar
Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Step 3
Optional: For added tang and sweetness, stir in apple cider vinegar and brown sugar to the barbecue sauce mixture.
Step 4
Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are fully coated.
Step 5
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Step 6
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Mix it with the sauce so the shredded chicken is well-coated.
Step 7
Serve the shredded barbecue chicken on buns for sandwiches, in tacos, on top of baked potatoes, or over rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1516.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2178.7 |
| Total Fat 28.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 591.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6682.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 241.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 194.1g | |
| Protein 224.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 313.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3386.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories