Description
A simple and delicious recipe for BBQ Shredded Chicken that is perfect for sandwiches, rice, or as a main dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the chicken breasts, barbecue sauce, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce. Cook for an additional 15-30 minutes on low to let the flavors meld.
- Serve on buns, over rice, or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or use a spicy barbecue sauce.
- Substitute the chicken with pork shoulder for a different flavor profile; adjust cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: varies with barbecue sauce
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: varies with barbecue sauce
- Unsaturated Fat: varies with barbecue sauce
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: varies with chicken