Description
This Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy tender, flavorful pulled chicken with minimal effort. Perfect for sandwiches or as a main dish with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
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For the Pulled Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (plus more for serving)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon 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
Optional for Serving:
- sandwich buns
- coleslaw
- pickles
Instructions
- Place the Chicken: Put the chicken in the crockpot.
- Mix the Sauce: Combine barbecue sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cook: Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- Shred and Serve: Shred the chicken, mix with sauce, add more barbecue sauce if desired, and serve on buns with toppings.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce.
- Chicken thighs yield juicier results.
- Great for meal prep and freezes well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (without bun)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg