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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

This slow cooker BBQ pulled chicken is tender, saucy, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, bowls, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite kind
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker For cooking the chicken
  • Forks For shredding the chicken
  • Mixing Bowl To stir the sauce if mixing separately

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
  4. Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat in sauce.
  5. Serve hot on buns, tortillas, or over rice and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra juicy results.
  • Add hot sauce or cayenne if you like it spicy.
  • This freezes well—just store the chicken and sauce separately for best texture.

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