Description
Succulent bbq pulled chicken slow-cooks to tender perfection, creating a mouthwatering meal that brings Southern comfort to your table. Juicy shredded chicken glazed with tangy sauce promises a delicious dinner you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) chicken breasts or thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) BBQ sauce
- ½ cup (120ml) chicken broth
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Arrange chicken pieces evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker to promote consistent heat distribution and optimal cooking.
- Sauce Creation: Blend BBQ sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into a harmonious, flavor-packed liquid mixture.
- Liquid Infusion: Generously coat chicken with the prepared sauce, ensuring complete coverage and maximum flavor penetration.
- Slow Cooking Process: Cover and cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours, allowing chicken to become supremely tender and infused with rich, complex flavors.
- Meat Breakdown: Use two forks to expertly shred chicken, transforming it into succulent, pull-apart pieces that demonstrate perfect cooking consistency.
- Flavor Refinement: Reintegrate shredded chicken into the remaining sauce, letting it marinate and absorb additional flavor nuances for 15-20 minutes.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve the pulled chicken in diverse presentations – nestled in burger buns, wrapped in tacos, atop rice, or alongside crisp coleslaw for a dynamic culinary experience.
Notes
- Chicken Placement Matters: Arrange chicken pieces evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker to ensure uniform heat distribution and consistent cooking throughout.
- Sauce Consistency is Key: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to create a balanced, well-blended flavor profile that penetrates the meat completely during slow cooking.
- Optimal Cooking Time: Choose between low heat (6-7 hours) or high heat (3-4 hours) based on your schedule, ensuring the chicken becomes fork-tender and easily shredded.
- Flavor Absorption Technique: Allow shredded chicken to rest in the sauce for an additional 15-20 minutes, enabling deeper flavor infusion and maximum moisture retention.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg