Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    471 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Recipe

Make this Crockpot Shredded BBQ Chicken for an easy and delicious way to prepare shredded chicken. It's an ideal option for gatherings, potlucks, or picnics!

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Ingredients

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  • cups BBQ sauce
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder together.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts, covering them fully.
  4. Cook the chicken on high for 2-3 hours, or on low for 4-6 hours.
  5. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, or remove to shred and return to the sauce.
  6. Give the chicken a good stir to coat it in the sauce.
  7. Serve BBQ pulled chicken as sandwiches, tacos, or bowls.

Notes

  • Storage: Store crockpot BBQ chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
  • Know your slow cooker. When cooking 4 chicken breasts like this recipe calls for, I love using my 2.5 quart crockpot — it’s the perfect size and heats up quickly. If you’re cooking more chicken, you’ll likely want to use a 4-6 quart crockpot. Note that if your crockpot is too full, it will take longer to heat and cook.
  • Don’t overcook. I know it can be tempting to leave the chicken in for a longer time, but longer isn't always better. You really want to be sure you hit the sweet spot between “just enough” and “dry and unappetizing”.
  • BBQ pulled chicken is great as a sandwich with a homemade slaw and pickles! You can also eat pulled chicken in a meal prep bowl, in a wrap, or as a taco.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.5pound Calories 471kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 1371mg (57%) Potassium 1114mg (32%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 42g (84%) Vitamin A 308IU (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 471 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5pound
Calories 471kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 1371mg 57%
Potassium 1114mg 24%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 42g 84%
Vitamin A 308IU 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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