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. 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

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

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Keyword: slow cooker

Yield: 5

Calories: 138kcal

Author: Liz Della Croce

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

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Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how to make your own bbq sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Calories: 31kcal

Author: Liz Della Croce

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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 Facts:

Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 209mg | Fiber: 0.7g

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