Description
BBQ Pulled Chicken is a flavorful dish that brings together tender, juicy chicken and a rich, smoky barbecue sauce, making it a favorite for gatherings and weeknight dinners alike. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to enjoy the deliciousness of slow-cooked chicken without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply toss all the ingredients into a slow cooker or Instant Pot, and let it work its magic while you attend to other tasks. Serve this versatile dish on soft buns, in tacos, or over rice for a satisfying meal everyone will love. With minimal prep time and endless serving possibilities, BBQ Pulled Chicken is sure to become your go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by chopping onions and mincing garlic.
- Season the chicken breasts with smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken in a slow cooker; top with onions and garlic.
- Pour barbecue sauce over the chicken until well coated.
- Add chicken broth to keep everything moist.
- Cook on low heat for about 6 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg