5 from 48 votes
BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe
The BBQ Pulled Chicken recipe transforms boneless, skinless chicken breasts into tender, flavorful shredded chicken coated in a tangy, spiced barbecue sauce. The sauce, made with ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and a blend of spices, caramelizes on the chicken as it roasts, creating a saucy, slightly sticky texture. This pulled chicken is versatile for sandwiches or served with sides.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
282 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast , boneless, skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder dry
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut diagonally into the chicken breasts about 1/4 inch deep in an x shape to allow the bbq sauce to flavor more of the chicken (like how a holiday ham has the top cut into an x shape).
- Add all the ingredients together in a large bowl and toss well together until mixed.
- Add the chicken to a sheet pan, then pour the sauce over the chicken breasts.
- Cook for 25 -30 minutes or until caramelized, browned and cooked through.
- Shred the chicken with the forks and serve in your favorite bun, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
- If the sauce didn't cook down enough (if you use a pan that's too small it may not), then add the sauce to a saucepan and cook on medium heat until thickened (likely 15-20 minutes).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
947mg
(39%)
Potassium
795mg
(17%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
550IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
4.5mg
(5%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 795mg | 17% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 550IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.