Shredded meat is one of my favorite short cuts in the kitchen. It takes less than 5 minutes to put together and the crock pot does the rest of the work. Leftovers are versatile and often taste better the 2nd and 3rd day. I love this chicken plain but it also makes a tasty taco, quesadilla or salad topping. No chicken on hand? Try it with pork shoulder instead. No light beer? Use a regular beer. Just kidding – chicken broth works fine as well but I highly suggest using a beer for that extra background flavor.
Your fork is waiting.
Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 138kcal
Shredded meat is one of my favorite short cuts in the kitchen. It takes less than 5 minutes to put together and the crock pot does the rest of the work.
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Ingredients
- 20 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbs cumin
- 1 tbs smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbs garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 12 oz light beer
- *Homemade BBQ Sauce optional
Instructions
- Mix together spices to create a dry rub (cumin through pepper) and coat the chicken evenly with mixture.
- Place in a large glass dish or plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, line the bottom of the crock pot with the onion slices and top with chicken.
- Pour beer on top and cook on low heat for 8 hours (or on high for 4 hours.)
- Use two forks to shred chicken and serve plain or with BBQ sauce (recipe below.)
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 138kcal | Protein: 23.6g | Fat: 1.6g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 683mg
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Homemade BBQ Sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Calories: 31kcal
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Ingredients
- 1/4 c ketchup
- 3 tbs tomato paste
- 1 tbs smoked paprika
- 3 tbs yellow mustard
- 2 tbs cider vinegar
- 2 tbs brown sugar
- 2 tbs chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
Instructions
- Wisk together all ingredients and pour over shredded chicken. Stir well to heat through while still warm in the crock pot.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 209mg | Fiber: 0.7g
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