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Quick BBQ Shredded Chicken

This incredibly easy tender and tangy BBQ Shredded Chicken can be made in less than 30 minutes and is perfect for sandwiches, salads, and nachos. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 to 6
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1½ to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 small or 2 large*
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons (42g) butter salted or unsalted is fine

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water. Set aside.
  2. Pat chicken breasts dry and lightly salt and pepper both sides. Heat a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat and melt butter.
  3. Add chicken breasts to the pan and cook until lightly browned. Flip the chicken breasts and pour barbecue sauce mixture over the top.
  4. Bring sauce to a simmer and reduce heat to medium-low, keeping the sauce at just a simmer. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the chicken, re-cover, and continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 165°F, usually around 3 to 6 minutes more.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Allow the sauce to continue simmering uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
  6. Shred chicken breasts and return shredded chicken to the pan of sauce. Stir until well-coated. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • *If starting with large chicken breasts, cut each piece of meat into 2 even cutlets by placing your hand on top of the chicken breast and running a sharp knife horizontally through the center of the breast, slicing the top and bottom into two thin, even pieces.
  • This recipe makes about 3 to 4 cups of shredded chicken. Approximate nutritional information is for 6 servings of (about) 1/2 cup each. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 194kcal (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% Daily Value*

Calories 194kcal 10%

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