Description
Tender and flavorful BBQ pulled chicken made effortlessly in a crockpot, perfect for weeknights and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (for added tanginess)
Instructions
- Begin by placing your uncooked chicken in the crockpot.
- Add in your diced onion and minced garlic.
- Pour in your chosen barbecue sauce and optional apple cider vinegar.
- Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken right in the crockpot.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
Customize the BBQ sauce for a spicy or sweet version. Great alternatives include jackfruit or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 390 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg