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
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.
Prep Time15 mins
Active Time8 hrs
Total Time8 hrs 15 mins
Yield: 5
Calories: 138kcal
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:
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138
Calories from Fat 14
% Daily Value*
Fat 1.6g2%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 683mg30%
Protein 23.6g47%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Homemade BBQ Sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Calories 31kcal
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.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 209mg | Fiber: 0.7g
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