Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken
A simple and flavorful slow cooker recipe for tender pulled BBQ chicken, perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Total Time: 430 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 18-oz bottle Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
- Slow cooker liner (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the thawed chicken breasts inside the slow cooker and set it to low heat.
- Mix the BBQ Sauce: In a bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, and ground white pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are fully coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Shred and Serve: Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce. Serve hot on toasted buns or in tacos.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more chipotle chili powder or a splash of hot sauce. Utilize a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 895mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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