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Two pulled chicken sandwiches topped with sliced red onions on crusty buns, served on a black slate plate with a side of grape tomatoes.

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe

Chef Jenn
This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe delivers tender, juicy shredded chicken with bold BBQ flavor, perfect for easy dinners and leftovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 179 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon smoked hot paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Season the chicken evenly on all sides with the dry rub.
  • Stir the BBQ sauce and apple cider vinegar together in the slow cooker.
  • Place the chicken into the slow cooker and spoon sauce over the top.
  • Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until tender.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the sauce before serving.

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Recipe Tips

This chicken works for sandwiches, bowls, or wraps. Add extra sauce when reheating to keep it juicy, and store leftovers for easy meals throughout the week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 17gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 774mgPotassium: 408mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 212IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg

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