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.

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Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

8 hr

Total Time

8 hr 15 mins

 

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.

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings: 5

Calories: 138 kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

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

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Instructions

1. Mix together spices to create a dry rub (cumin through pepper) and coat the chicken evenly with mixture.
2. Place in a large glass dish or plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.
3. In the morning, line the bottom of the crock pot with the onion slices and top with chicken.
4. Pour beer on top and cook on low heat for 8 hours (or on high for 4 hours.)
5. Use two forks to shred chicken and serve plain or with BBQ sauce (recipe below.)

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 138 Calories from Fat 14

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.6g 2%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Cholesterol 60mg 20%

Sodium 683mg 28%

Protein 23.6g 47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Homemade BBQ Sauce

Calories: 31 kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

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 minced

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Instructions

1. Wisk together all ingredients and pour over shredded chicken. Stir well to heat through while still warm in the crock pot.

Nutrition Facts

Homemade BBQ Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 31 Calories from Fat 2

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.2g 0%

Sodium 209mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 7.1g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.