Title: Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled ChickenPreparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 4-6 hours on low heat Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes Servings: 6-8
Ingredients:
- 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste for spice level)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Hamburger buns or your preferred sandwich bread
- Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
Instructions:
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped onion, minced garlic, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the BBQ sauce.
- Pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken breasts, making sure they are well-coated.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
- Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred it directly in the slow cooker. Stir the shredded chicken in the flavorful sauce to ensure it’s evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or cayenne pepper if desired.
- Serve the BBQ pulled chicken on hamburger buns or your preferred sandwich bread. Top with coleslaw if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious and easy slow cooker BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches!
Note: You can also use this BBQ pulled chicken as a topping for baked potatoes, in tacos, or as a filling for wraps.
Nutritional Information (per serving, without bread or coleslaw):
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 600mg
- Potassium: 700mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 22g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 32g
This easy slow cooker BBQ pulled chicken recipe is perfect for a hassle-free and delicious meal!