Description
BBQ Pulled Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender, juicy chicken and a rich, tangy barbecue sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for gatherings, game days, or a cozy family dinner. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a flavorful centerpiece that everyone will love. Serve it on soft buns for delicious sandwiches, alongside coleslaw for added crunch, or over rice for a hearty meal. This BBQ Pulled Chicken recipe is not only versatile but also ensures you have plenty of leftovers to enjoy in various dishes throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- 1. Choose either a slow cooker or Instant Pot. For slow cooking, set it on low heat.
- 2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in your cooking device.
- 3. In a mixing bowl, combine barbecue sauce, minced garlic, sliced onion, brown sugar, and chicken broth; stir until well mixed.
- 4. Pour the sauce mixture over the seasoned chicken breasts to ensure even coating.
- 5. For slow cooking: Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours until tender. For Instant Pot: Seal and cook on high pressure for approximately 15 minutes before natural release.
- 6. Once cooked through and tender, shred the chicken using two forks directly in the cooking device and mix thoroughly with the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking/Pressure cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg