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Flavorful Shredded BBQ Chicken
This shredded BBQ chicken recipe is a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, making it the perfect dish for gatherings, family dinners, or game day feasts. The tender chicken, infused with a homemade BBQ sauce, is versatile enough to serve on buns, over rice, or even as a topping for nachos. Originating from the Southern United States, BBQ chicken reflects the rich culinary traditions of slow-cooked meats, where barbecue sauces vary widely in flavor and style, showcasing regional favorites. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy, mouthwatering dish!
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- 2 pounds, boneless and skinless
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon, to taste
- Black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon, to taste
- Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon
- Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons
- Apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup
- Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup
- BBQ sauce
- 1 cup, your favorite brand
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce, allowing it to absorb more flavor.
- Serve the shredded BBQ chicken on toasted buns, over a bed of rice, or as a topping for crispy nachos. Enjoy!
Tips
- For added heat, incorporate some cayenne pepper or hot sauce into the BBQ sauce mixture.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a richer flavor, or use a mix of chicken breasts and thighs for variety.
- This dish pairs perfectly with coleslaw or a simple green salad to balance out the sweetness of the BBQ.
Dietary Information
Servings: 6 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high) Calories: 280 Fat: 5g Carbs: 25g Protein: 35g Sodium: 600mg Sugar: 10g
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