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crockpot bbq pulled chicken

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Tender and flavorful pulled chicken cooked in a tangy barbecue sauce, perfect for sandwiches or served over rice.
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Keyword BBQ, Crockpot, pulled chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Sauce

  • 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar for added tang
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional, for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for smoky flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preparation

  • Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  • In a bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.

Cooking

  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  • Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the sauce in the crockpot.

Serving

  • Serve the pulled chicken on buns, over rice, or with your favorite sides.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the barbecue sauce and spices to your taste. This dish pairs well with coleslaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg