Pulled Chicken
Transform your dinner table with this irresistibly tender and flavorful Pulled Chicken recipe, a slow-cooker favorite that’s perfect for busy nights or weekend meal prep. Made with succulent, spice-rubbed chicken breasts, this dish is infused with the smoky-sweet goodness of barbecue sauce, a touch of apple cider vinegar for tang, and the depth of sautéed onions and garlic. The slow-cooking process guarantees chicken that’s fall-apart tender, while the thick, savory sauce clings to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and yielding enough for six hearty servings, this Pulled Chicken is versatile enough to serve on fluffy buns, in tacos, or over a bed of rice. Packed with smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors, it’s a wholesome and crowd-pleasing dish you'll want to make again and again. Keywords: Pulled Chicken recipe, slow cooked chicken, easy BBQ chicken, shredded chicken.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker on top of the onions and garlic.
Pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar over the chicken.
Add the barbecue sauce and brown sugar to the slow cooker, spreading it evenly over the top.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stirring well to mix with the sauce.
Let the pulled chicken sit in the sauce for about 10 minutes to soak up the flavors before serving.
Serve the pulled chicken on buns, tacos, or alongside your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.0 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 6526 mg | 284% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.6 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.5 g | ||
| Protein | 289.6 g | 579% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 3570 mg | 76% | |
*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.
