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Pulled Chicken Recipe

Pulled Chicken Recipe

Tender, juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked in a savory-sweet sauce, then shredded for perfect sandwiches, tacos, or salads. A versatile protein base for meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce (or 2 tbsp each ketchup + apple cider vinegar for sugar-free)
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine Ingredients: Place chicken in slow cooker. Whisk remaining ingredients (except ½ the BBQ sauce) and pour over chicken.
    Cook: Cover and cook on LOW 4 hours or HIGH 2 hours.
    Shred: Remove chicken, shred with forks, then mix back into juices.
    Finish: Stir in reserved BBQ sauce. Broil 3 minutes for caramelization (optional).

Notes

  • For faster prep: Use 2 forks to shred directly in pot
  • Freezes well for up to 3 months
  • Swap BBQ sauce for buffalo sauce or teriyaki for variations
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