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A Plate of Three Sandwiches with Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
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Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken

This sweet and tangy Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken is coated with flavorful seasonings and slowly cooked in light beer until it's juicy and fall-apart tender.  It's incredibly versatile and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner option!
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Keyword pulled chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 138kcal
Author Liz DellaCroce

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 12 oz light beer
  • *Homemade BBQ Sauce optional
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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

Calories: 138kcal | Protein: 23.6g | Fat: 1.6g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 683mg