Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe
This mouthwatering Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken recipe is a sure crowd-pleaser. Tender, flavorful shredded chicken coated in a rich and tangy BBQ sauce, perfect for sandwiches or on its own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes - 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Spice Mixture:
- 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
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (recommend Bullseye original), divided
- 2 Tbsp steak sauce (recommend A1)
- 8 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Place chicken in slow cooker: Add chicken to a 5 – 7 quart slow cooker.
- Mix spices and coat chicken: Combine chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over chicken along with grated onion.
- Add BBQ sauce: Pour 3/4 cup BBQ sauce over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for 4 – 6 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken, shred, and return to slow cooker.
- Prepare sauce: Heat remaining BBQ sauce and steak sauce, then pour over chicken.
- Finish and serve: Add reserved liquid, toss chicken, and season to taste. Serve in hamburger buns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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