This easy, 3 step slow cooker recipe for BBQ pulled chicken will become a family favorite and is perfect for Super Bowl parties and potlucks. No need for bottled BBQ sauce- this homemade BBQ sauce is made directly in the slow cooker with ingredients you have at home. Prepare in the afternoon then serve it for dinner!
Yield
6 Servings
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
4 hours
Total time
4 hours, 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
6 oz tomato paste
1/4 C reduced sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp yellow mustard
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 clv garlic (minced)
2 tsp mild chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 whole wheat hamburger buns
Instructions
- To a 3qt slow cooker, combine sauce ingredients from the onion to the cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- Place chicken breasts in the sauce and flip to coat. Set slow cooker to high and cook until tender, about 4 hours.
- Remove chicken to a plate and let it cool slightly. Using two forks, shred meat, return to slow cooker and using tongs, mix with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve the pulled chicken on buns with any toppings you’d like.
Notes
Chef’s Note: Add vegetables like a shredded carrot or sweet potato into the slow cooker to sneak in some vegetables.
Nutrition Info per serving:
Calories: 214, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 362mg, Fiber: 1.8g
Source
Recipe adapted from: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pulled-chicken-sandwiches/