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Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe

5 from 4 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
25 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken recipe tips for juicy, tender chicken every time, plus easy storage and reheating instructions.

Ingredients 

  • pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or thighs
  • cups barbecue sauce, use 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 2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1½ cups barbecue sauce, 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 and ½ teaspoon black pepper Stir until fully blended.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, making sure each piece is evenly coated.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
  • Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir until fully coated.
  • Serve immediately on buns, in tacos, over rice, or however you like. Optionally, top with extra barbecue sauce or pickles for added flavor.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Tongs

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 41gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 1305mgPotassium: 908mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 386IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg