Ingredients
– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
– 1/2 cup chicken broth
– 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
– 1 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 tablespoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Optional: 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (for extra tang)
– Optional: hamburger buns (for serving)
Instructions
Creating BBQ Pulled Chicken is a simple process that anyone can follow. Here’s how to do it:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker or a baking dish.
2. Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. If desired, add apple cider vinegar for extra tang.
3. Pour Over Chicken: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s well-coated.
4. Cook:
– For Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
– For Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1.5 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked.
5. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the cooker or oven. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
6. Mix with Sauce: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker or baking dish and stir in the remaining sauce, mixing well to ensure every piece is coated.
7. Let It Rest: Allow the BBQ Pulled Chicken to sit for about 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Following these steps will lead you to a delicious BBQ Pulled Chicken that is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (slow cooker) or 1.5 hours (oven)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 30g