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BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe

BBQ Pulled Chicken with baked tender chunks of chicken breast, so easy and convenient you'll skip the slow cooker for this quick meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 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).
  3. Add all the ingredients together in a large bowl and toss well together until mixed.
  4. Add the chicken to a sheet pan, then pour the sauce over the chicken breasts.
  5. Cook for 25 -30 minutes or until caramelized, browned and cooked through.
  6. Shred the chicken with the forks and serve in your favorite bun, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
  7. 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).

Nutrition Information

Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 4g (6%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 947mg (39%) Potassium 795mg (23%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 550IU (11%) Vitamin C 4.5mg (5%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

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.