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Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Recipe

Author: Olivia Ross
This Crockpot BBQ Chicken is a foolproof, five-ingredient recipe that delivers juicy, flavorful pulled chicken with zero babysitting. Whether you're serving it up for game day, weeknight dinners, or meal prep, it's comfort food made easy—and incredibly versatile.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 471 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce I use Sweet Baby Ray's
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions
 

  • Mix the Sauce
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
  • Add the Chicken
    Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Pour the Sauce
    Pour the prepared BBQ mixture over the chicken, covering it completely.
  • Cook
    Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours or on low for 4–6 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  • Shred
    Shred the chicken using two forks, either directly in the slow cooker or on a plate, then return it to the sauce.
  • Serve
    Stir to coat the shredded chicken fully in the sauce. Serve in sandwiches, tacos, bowls, or however you like.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute chicken thighs.
  • Don’t overcook—check tenderness around the minimum cook time.
  • If the sauce is too thin, stir in a cornstarch slurry or reduce it separately on the stove.
  • Use a BBQ sauce you already love to match your flavor preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 49gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1371mgPotassium: 1114mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 308IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Crockpot BBQ Chicken
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