Carolina Pulled Chicken
Dive into the irresistible flavors of Carolina Pulled Chicken, a slow-cooked masterpiece that combines tender, shredded chicken with a tangy, mustard-based barbecue sauce inspired by the rich culinary traditions of the Carolinas. This easy-to-make recipe infuses boneless, skinless chicken breasts with a bold blend of yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, and warming spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder, creating a vibrant, zesty sauce that’s both sweet and smoky. Perfect for game day gatherings, weeknight dinners, or potlucks, this dish comes together effortlessly in your slow cooker, with just 10 minutes of prep time. Serve it on soft hamburger buns with a crunchy slaw for a classic Southern pairing, or enjoy it over rice for a hearty twist. Ideal for anyone who loves comfort food with a kick, Carolina Pulled Chicken is a crowd-pleaser that’s bursting with flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup Yellow mustard
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 6 pieces Hamburger buns (optional, for serving)
- 2 cups Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, prepare the Carolina-style barbecue sauce by whisking together yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker and pour the chicken broth over them to keep them moist during cooking.
Pour about 2/3 of the prepared barbecue sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, reserving the remaining sauce for later.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken into thin, bite-sized pieces.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the cooking juices for extra flavor. Stir in the remaining barbecue sauce and let it warm through for 10-15 minutes.
To serve, scoop the pulled chicken onto hamburger buns, top with coleslaw for a crunch if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 3844 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 63.4 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1096 mg | 23% | |
*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.
