Pulled Barbecue Chicken
Transform mealtime with the irresistible flavors of Pulled Barbecue Chicken, a slow-cooked masterpiece that’s equal parts tender and bold. Featuring juicy, melt-in-your-mouth chicken breasts infused with a smoky and tangy sauce made from barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and savory spices like paprika and red pepper flakes, this recipe promises comfort food at its finest. Cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, this dish boasts an effortless preparation with just 15 minutes of prep time and a hands-off cooking process. Ideal for sandwiches, tacos, or as a topping for salads and baked potatoes, it’s a versatile crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or meal prepping. Whether you serve it up for family or friends, this Pulled Barbecue Chicken recipe guarantees flavor-packed satisfaction you’ll crave again and again! Keywords: Pulled Barbecue Chicken, slow cooker, tender chicken, barbecue sauce, easy dinner recipe, comfort food.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Begin by preparing all your ingredients as listed. Dice the onion and mince the garlic for easy cooking.
In a slow cooker, add the diced onion and minced garlic, distributing them evenly at the bottom.
Place the chicken breasts on top of the onion and garlic mixture.
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.
Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring that all parts of the chicken are coated with the sauce.
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.
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.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken into pieces.
Once shredded, return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce to ensure even distribution.
Allow the shredded chicken to cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to fully absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Serve the pulled barbecue chicken warm on sandwich buns, or as a topping for salads, tacos, or baked potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2131 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.1 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 6124 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.4 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.6 g | ||
| Protein | 288.1 g | 576% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 3442 mg | 73% | |
*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.
