Description
Pulled BBQ Chicken Crock Pot is the ultimate slow-cooked comfort food. Tender, juicy chicken slowly braised in a smoky, tangy BBQ sauce, it’s perfect for sandwiches, baked potatoes, or straight from the slow cooker. This recipe is effortless, versatile, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With minimal prep and a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy a flavorful meal that feels like it’s been cooked for hours in a pit. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner, game day feast, or casual gathering, this pulled BBQ chicken is a recipe you’ll return to again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1–2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chili flakes for heat
Instructions
- Spray crock pot with cooking spray or use liner.
- Layer onions and garlic in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Place chicken on top of onion and garlic mixture.
- Mix BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4–6 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return to crock pot and stir to coat with sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Let chicken rest before shredding for maximum juiciness.
- Combine two BBQ sauces for depth.
- Add a touch of liquid smoke for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg