Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken
Tender, flavor-packed pulled BBQ chicken made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or as a stand-alone meal, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 18 oz Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce 1 bottle
- 0.33 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon chipotle chili powder for a bit of heat, optional
- 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder (if using), and ground white pepper. Whisk the mixture until all ingredients are well combined.
- Pour the prepared barbecue sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Use a spoon or tongs to ensure all chicken pieces are thoroughly coated.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir the shredded chicken well to mix it with the delicious barbecue sauce until fully coated.
- Serve the slow cooker pulled BBQ chicken hot on toasted hamburger buns, as tacos, in wraps, or alongside your favorite sides like coleslaw or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
Notes
For best results, avoid cooking on high if you have the time, as cooking on low heat helps keep the chicken moist and tender. If using frozen chicken, it's recommended to thaw it first for more even cooking, although it can be cooked from frozen by extending the cooking time.