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BBQ Pulled Chicken

Savory BBQ Pulled Chicken: Tender, Juicy, and So Easy!

This BBQ Pulled Chicken recipe is easy to make, tender, and packed with flavorful BBQ goodness, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts Use fresh for juiciness or frozen for convenience
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Choose a brand you love or make homemade
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow onion recommended for sweetness
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, or substitute with garlic powder
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Begin by placing the fresh or frozen chicken breasts directly into the slow cooker.
  2. Pour your favorite BBQ sauce generously over the chicken, add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
  4. Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, mixing it thoroughly with the remaining BBQ sauce.
  6. Serve your BBQ Pulled Chicken on sandwiches, tacos, or alongside your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure chicken reaches 165°F. Shredding while warm makes it easier and maintains tenderness.

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