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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken
Nothing beats Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken piled high on a soft toasted bun. Make extra, because hungry people everywhere love the sweet and smoky allure of easy pulled barbecue chicken.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Total Time
4 hrs
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
Instructions
- In the bottom of a slow cooker, whisk together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in the slow cooker. Add chicken breast and turn to coat.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 7 hours.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks or a hand mixer. Return to slow cooker and stir to coat with sauce.
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Notes
- To Make in an Instant Pot:
- Place chicken breast in sauce and use a spoon to cover with sauce.
- Combine BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in inner instant pot.
- Place chicken breast in sauce and use a spoon to cover with sauce.
- Place lid on instant pot, turn vent to sealing position, and set to manual for 10 minutes. Pot will take a few minutes to pressurize, and chicken will cook for 10 minutes.
- After pot beeps, allow a 10 minute natural release, then do a quick release to release remaining pressure. When pin drops, remove lid, and shred chicken before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
667mg
(28%)
Potassium
694mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
316IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 694mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 316IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.