Description
Experience the magic of tender, slow-cooked pulled chicken infused with a spicy, tangy sauce. This simple yet flavorful dish is perfect for gatherings, making it easy to impress family and friends. Ideal for tacos, sandwiches, or salads, this recipe brings comfort and joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions and minced garlic in a splash of oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts in a slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the slow cooker to soak up more sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg