Description
BBQ Pulled Chicken is a comforting dish that delivers smoky, tangy flavor in every bite. Tender chicken is slowly cooked to perfection in a rich barbecue sauce, making it an ideal centerpiece for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners. This versatile recipe is perfect for meal prep, gatherings, or enjoying on your own. With minimal effort, you can create an unforgettable dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and rinse under cold water; pat dry.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cayenne pepper; sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Transfer the onion mixture to a slow cooker and add chicken breasts, BBQ sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika; stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 4 hours until the chicken shreds easily with forks.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix with extra sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg