Description
Tender chicken simmered in smoky barbecue sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1/2 onion (finely diced or grated)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups your favorite barbecue sauce
- 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- Snipped chives (or minced cilantro, parsley, finely minced red onion, pickles, pickled banana peppers, etc.)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker, allowing it to fit snugly.
- Combine the diced onion, minced garlic, barbecue sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl, mixing thoroughly.
- Pour this mixture over the chicken, making sure it’s evenly coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 360-480 minutes or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce to ensure every piece is flavorful.
Notes
Opt for organic chicken for better flavor. Customize the barbecue sauce to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360-480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg