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The Best Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

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This slow cooker BBQ pulled chicken is a juicy, tender, and flavorful dish that requires minimal effort. It is slow-cooked in a rich, smoky BBQ sauce, making it perfect for sandwiches, tacos, rice bowls, or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 6 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

  • 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker.

  • In a medium bowl, mix BBQ sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until fully combined.

  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, coating each piece evenly.

  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is very tender.

  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

  • Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it well into the sauce. Let it cook on low for another 15 to 20 minutes.

  • Serve the pulled chicken on buns, in tacos, over rice, or with coleslaw.

Notes

Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing cayenne pepper. Use any preferred BBQ sauce for a personalized flavor.

  • Author: Layla
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours

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