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BBQ Pulled Chicken: The Ultimate Slow Cooker Recipe

This BBQ pulled chicken is the ultimate slow cooker recipe! It's incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, resulting in the most tender, juicy, and flavorful shredded chicken for sandwiches, tacos, and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 315
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 18 oz BBQ sauce your favorite brand

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker A 6-quart slow cooker is recommended.
  • 1 Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture generously over all sides of the chicken.
  3. Place the sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of your slow cooker. Arrange the seasoned chicken on top.
  4. Pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce. Let it absorb the sauce for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalProtein: 38gFat: 6gFiber: 1g

Notes

Easy Shredding Tip: Use a hand mixer on low speed directly in the slow cooker (after removing most of the liquid) to shred the chicken in seconds.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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