Description
Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken is a crowd-pleaser that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering delight. This dish features tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in a tangy barbecue sauce, making it perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or simply enjoyed with your favorite sides. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry.
- Sauté diced onion in a skillet until golden brown; add minced garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Place chicken in the crockpot and add sautéed onions, garlic, barbecue sauce, cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred cooked chicken with forks and mix back into the sauce.
- Serve on toasted buns with coleslaw or pickles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, season the chicken before cooking. Customize by adding your favorite BBQ sauce or including veggies like bell peppers. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.