Tangy BBQ Pulled Chicken
This Tangy BBQ Pulled Chicken recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight meal or feeding a crowd. Minimal effort results in tender, flavorful chicken bathed in a delicious BBQ sauce.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Paper towels
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Forks
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 18 oz bottle BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar optional, for extra sweetness
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Spread the chopped onion and minced garlic evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Whisk together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar (if using), and smoked paprika in a medium bowl.
- Place the seasoned chicken on top of the onions and garlic, then pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker with two forks and stir it into the warm BBQ sauce.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the BBQ sauce mixture. Serve on buns with coleslaw for a complete meal.