Description
A savory and tender slow-cooked BBQ pulled chicken recipe that fills your home with irresistible aromas and offers a comfort food experience perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1½ cups barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Combine barbecue sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir until blended.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove and shred the chicken with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir.
- Serve immediately on buns, in tacos, over rice, or as desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs. Consider adding apple slices for sweetness during cooking or experimenting with different barbecue sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg