Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
389 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe involves coating four pounds of chicken breast with a sauce made from BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and garlic powder in a slow cooker. The chicken cooks on high for about 4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours until tender enough to shred. The long, slow cooking breaks down the chicken fibers, allowing it to absorb the barbecue sauce flavors thoroughly.
After shredding, the chicken remains moist and richly flavored, suitable for serving on buns as sandwiches or alongside sides like coleslaw or baked beans. The simplicity of the preparation means it’s accessible for busy cooks looking for an easy meal base.
The inclusion of apple cider vinegar balances the sweetness of the brown sugar and BBQ sauce, while garlic powder adds depth to the overall flavor without overpowering.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 3 cups BBQ sauce We prefer Sweet Baby Ray's
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil and garlic powder to your slow cooker and mix until combined.
- Add chicken breast to the slow cooker making sure to coat all sides of the chicken with the sauce.
- Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 7-8 hours.
- Shred chicken and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1094mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 881mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 247IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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