Slowly cooked in light beer until it’s fall-apart tender, this sweet and juicy Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken is incredibly versatile and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner option!
Shredded meat is one of my favorite short cuts in the kitchen. It takes less than 5 minutes to put together, and the slow cooker does the rest of the work. This Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken could not be any easier to prepare and is perfect for a busy weeknight. Just set it, and forget it!
For a full, balanced meal, I love to serve it with my Grilled Corn with BBQ Sauce and a Chopped Veggie Slaw.
Ingredients
- Chicken: I usually use chicken breasts, which are a great, lean source of protein, but you could also use chicken thighs.
- Spices: Cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and oregano season the chicken with warmth and an earthy, smoky flavor.
- Onion: A thinly sliced or diced onion adds great flavor without altering the texture.
- Beer: Use light or regular beer, whichever you have on hand. I love the depth of background flavor it adds, but you can substitue for chicken broth.
How to Make Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken
Step 1. If you think of it, you can let your chicken sit in the dry rub of spices overnight in the fridge. Other wise, add them to your slow cooker pot and add the chicken, coating them in the spices.
Step 2. Add the onions to the pot, and pour in the beer.
Step 3. Cook on low for 8 hours, or low for 4 hours until chicken is fully cooked.
Step 4. When finished, use forks (or any other shredding tool you may have) to shred the chicken.
Serve on buns topped with bbq sauce, red onion, and jalapeños. Enjoy your Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken!
Frequently Asked Questions
There isn’t really a difference, the two terms are used pretty interchangeably.
Depending on the spices or what you’re including in the marinade, overnight is usually best. If you’re using lemon or lime juice, less time is usually needed, and the acidity can start to “cook” the chicken if you let it sit too long.
You don’t! This pulled chicken is delicious on it’s own, but if you want to add some bbq sauce, I highly recommend you try my homemade recipe! Just whip up some ketchup, tomato paste, mustard, paprika, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Comes together so easily, and is so delicious!
More Slow Cooker Recipes
- Slow Cooker Pho Inspired Chicken Soup
- Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans
- Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
- Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
- Slow Cooker Tacos Al Pastor
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Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken
Ingredients
Equipment
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.)
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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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