The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken (Easy Pulled Chicken)
Adapted from kindlyunspoken.com
Prep5 min
Serves4
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, with fat trimmed off
- 1 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (We love sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ)
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (I use this fat-free one)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (can reduce to 1/8 cup or omit if you prefer it less sweet)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a large crockpot with non-stick cooking spray, or use a disposable liner for easy cleanup.
- Season your trimmed chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, then place them in the crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, mix together barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until well blended.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, cover with the lid, and cook on high for 2.5-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
- Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees with a meat thermometer.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks right in the crockpot to soak up the extra sauce.
- Serve on buns for BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches or enjoy it on pizza, salad, tacos, nachos, rice, or on its own.
Common questions
How long does The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken (Easy Pulled Chicken) take to make?
About 5 minutes total.
How many servings does The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken (Easy Pulled Chicken) make?
It makes about 4 servings — enough for a family dinner, give or take depending on ages and appetites.
What do I need to make The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken (Easy Pulled Chicken)?
8 ingredients — the full list is above, and most are common pantry and fridge staples.
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