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Crock Pot Pulled Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot Pulled Chicken Recipe: Tender and Tangy BBQ Delight

Tender, tangy BBQ pulled chicken made in the crock pot, ideal for sandwiches, tacos, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Optional: 6 buns rolls, or tortillas
  • Optional: Coleslaw pickles, or red onions

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Whisk BBQ sauce, broth, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne; pour over chicken.
  • Cook on Low for 6-7 hours or High for 3-4 hours until tender.
  • Shred chicken with forks; return to slow cooker and cook on Low for 15-30 minutes.
  • Serve hot on buns, tortillas, or over rice with optional toppings.

Notes

  • Use thighs for juicier chicken.
  • Adjust sauce sweetness or heat to taste.
  • Skim fat from sauce after cooking.
  • Serve with coleslaw or a salad.