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BBQ Shredded Chicken

Slow Cooker BBQ Shredded Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 195
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the slow cooker.
  2. Add chicken and turn to coat all sides with the sauce.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
  4. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, return to the sauce, and toss to coat. Serve hot.

Notes

This chicken tastes even better the next day, so it is a great make ahead filling for lunches. Keep the lid on tight during cooking and avoid peeking. If you use thick chicken breasts, check for doneness after 5.5 hours on low.