Description
This Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy tender, flavorful pulled chicken. Perfect for gatherings or busy weeknights, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Spice Rub:
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated yellow onion
Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (recommend Bullseye original), divided
- 2 Tbsp steak sauce (recommend A1)
Serving:
- 8 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Place chicken in slow cooker: Transfer chicken to slow cooker.
- Prepare spice rub: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken along with grated onion.
- Add BBQ sauce: Pour 3/4 cup BBQ sauce over chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken, shred, and discard any fat from the cooking liquid.
- Coat chicken: Return chicken to slow cooker, add BBQ sauce mixture, and toss to coat.
- Serve: Serve in hamburger buns with desired toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of apple cider vinegar to the chicken while cooking.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne pepper used.
- Feel free to customize the BBQ sauce to your preference for sweetness or heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
