Pulled Chicken
Pulled chicken is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Bursting with savory flavors and tender textures, this slow-cooked delight is easy to prepare and incredibly versatile. Serve it on fluffy buns, in tacos, or over salads, and watch as it becomes the star of your meal. With its combination of sweetness and spice, this recipe guarantees to tantalize your taste buds and create memorable moments around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear each chicken breast for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the chopped onions and garlic; cook until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Create the Sauce: Add chicken broth, BBQ sauce, cayenne pepper, and honey. Simmer briefly while scraping browned bits from the skillet.
- Slow Cook: Transfer everything to a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until shredded easily with a fork.
- Shred & Serve: Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Mix with remaining sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup pulled chicken (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg