Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Shredded BBQ Chicken recipe! Perfect for family gatherings, game days, or casual dinners, this slow cooker dish is a breeze to prepare. Simply toss in tender chicken breasts and a flavorful blend of barbecue sauce and spices, then let the slow cooker work its magic. The result? Juicy, smoky, and sweet shredded chicken that’s delicious on toasted buns or served as a standalone meal. With its versatility and ease of preparation, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (18 oz) bottle Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder (or regular chili powder)
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper (or black pepper)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and spices.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until tender.
- Shred chicken using two forks directly in the slow cooker and stir to combine with sauce.
- Serve warm on toasted buns or as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg