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Crockpot BBQ Chicken: Easy Recipe for Delicious Pulled Chicken

Crockpot BBQ Chicken: Easy Recipe for Delicious Pulled Chicken
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This Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe offers a simple, hands-off way to prepare tender, juicy pulled chicken infused with smoky and sweet barbecue flavors. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or loaded nachos, this flavorful dish is sure to become a family favorite with minimal prep and cook time using your slow cooker.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Vegetables

  • 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

BBQ Sauce Mixture

  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce (smoky or sweet recommended)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For Serving (Optional)

  • Hamburger buns
  • Coleslaw

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slow cooker: Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Add onion to slow cooker: Place the chopped onion evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker to create a flavorful bed for the chicken.
  3. Place chicken in slow cooker: Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the chopped onion.
  4. Mix BBQ sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
  5. Coat chicken with sauce: Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is thoroughly covered.
  6. Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  7. Shred the chicken: Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
  8. Combine shredded chicken with sauce: Return the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker and stir it into the remaining BBQ sauce to soak up the flavors.
  9. Simmer: Let the shredded chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 15-20 minutes to heat through and deepen flavor.
  10. Serve: Serve the pulled BBQ chicken on hamburger buns topped with coleslaw, or use it as a delicious topping for baked potatoes, salads, or nachos.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier, more flavorful option.
  • This recipe is versatile—leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Adjust the sweetness or smokiness of the sauce by choosing a BBQ sauce that suits your preference.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the BBQ mixture.
  • Make sure not to skip the resting simmer step to allow the flavors to meld perfectly.
  • Serve with gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps to make this recipe gluten-free.

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