Shredded BBQ Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    4 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    540 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Shredded BBQ Chicken

Shredded BBQ Chicken is ready in 25 minutes with a handful of ingredients. It's tender, juicy, flavorful, and perfect to serve in a sandwich!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 chicken breasts , boneless & skinless
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 lices American cheese , or preferred cheese
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Instructions

  1. Add chicken breasts, salt and pepper, and water to a pot and bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
  2. Cook for 15-18 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken and add to stand mixer.
  4. Shred on speed level 3 until well shredded.
  5. Drain all but 1/2 cup of the cooking water and add in the bbq sauce.
  6. Add the chicken back into the pot and cook on medium heat until sauce has thickened, about 6-8 minutes.
  7. Serve on hamburger buns with a slice of cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 540kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 81g (27%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 2723mg (113%) Potassium 729mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 51g (102%) Vitamin A 545IU (11%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 352mg (35%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 540 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 540kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 81g 27%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 2723mg 113%
Potassium 729mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 51g 102%
Vitamin A 545IU 11%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 352mg 35%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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