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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe

One of the most effortless recipes you can ever make, our Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe takes only 5 minutes to prepare the ingredients to cook, and then the slow cooker does all the cooking for you! Packed with protein, this BBQ Pulled Chicken is mouthwateringly delicious and goes great on its own or stacked on a brioche bun. Pair with coleslaw, chips, potato salad, or any favorite side dish of your choosing.  This dish is great for busy days when you don’t have the time or energy to focus on cooking. Simply add the ingredients to the slow cooker, wait, and enjoy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 4
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Ania Cooking Recipes

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Measuring Utensils
  • Measuring Cup
  • Medium-Sized Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ Pounds Chicken Breasts Boneless, Skinless
  • 1½ Cups BBQ Sauce
  • ¼ Cup Brown Sugar Packed
  • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Salt To Taste
  • Pepper To Taste

Instructions

  • In the medium-sized bowl, combine the base ingredients. This includes apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and BBQ sauce. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker, placing them at the bottom.
  • Pour the sauce from the medium-size bowl into the slow cooker to cover the chicken.
  • Now it’s time to set the slow cooker up. Place the lid on the slow cooker and set the temperature on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.
  • Once the slow cooker has fully cooked the chicken, it’s time to shred the chicken. Use two forks to insert into the chicken breasts, pulling them apart to achieve the “pulled chicken” texture.
  • Another option is to remove the chicken and shred it outside of the slow cooker. Then, when completed, return the pulled chicken to the sauce in the slow cooker.
  • Give the pulled chicken a good stir in the sauce in the slow cooker. Serve on buns paired with homemade coleslaw and enjoy!

Notes

  • The recipe can be doubled for the ultimate meal prep option or for when you have to prepare for a gathering that requires more than 4 servings. 

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 400mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 8g