No need to stand over a hot stove, make this Pulled BBQ Chicken in a Crockpot. Just set it and forget it for a delicious meal. Serve these Pulled BBQ Chicken sandwiches with the best coleslaw recipe, Country Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, and Easy No-Bake Cheesecake for dessert.
This simple recipe shows you how to make a BBQ Chicken Recipe in your Crock-Pot (also known as BBQ Pulled Chicken!). Also included is a Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe. This is a quick, easy, and flavorful recipe that’s perfect for any party, potluck, or picnic!
You’ll find that this easy to make Pulled BBQ Chicken will be a repeat on the dinner menu. It tastes great as a salad or on a sandwich bun. This set-it-and-forget-it-recipe is also great for a potluck or a picnic recipe. Just make the chicken in the crockpot the day before and put the sandwiches together the next day.
Here is what you will need:
Ingredients for Crockpot BBQ Chicken:
- Chicken Breasts, boneless and
- skinless
BBQ Sauce:
- ketchup
- brown sugar
- white vinegar
Serve with:
- Buns
- Additional BBQ Sauce
- Cheese, optional
- Lettuce, optional
- Coleslaw, optional
- pickles
In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar for BBQ sauce.
Place chicken breasts in Crockpot.
Pour BBQ sauce over chicken.
Cook on Low for 4-6 hours or High for 2-3 hours.
Serve immediately on buns with toppings and extra bbq sauce.
Serve with your favorite toppings and sides.
Add more BBQ sauce on the bun for extra flavor.
CAN YOU OVERCOOK CHICKEN IN A SLOW COOKER?
Yes, you can! Overcooking the chicken will result in meat that is tougher and drier than desired. For best results, monitor your chicken for it to reach a temperature of 160F and it should be easy to shred. For this recipe that means cooking it for around 3-4 hours on high, or 6-7 hours on low.
WHAT GOES WELL WITH PULLED CHICKEN?
Most salads and side dishes go well with pulled chicken. These are a few of my favorites:
Favorite Crockpot
What to serve with pulled BBQ Chicken:
More BBQ Recipes:
- Honey BBQ Meatloaf
- Gimmy Moore’s Sweet Pork Ribs
- Slow Cooker Coca-Cola BBQ Ribs
- BBQ Chicken Cheddar Grilled Sandwiches
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How To Make Pulled BBQ Chicken
This simple recipe shows you how to make Crock Pot BBQ chicken (also known as BBQ Pulled Chicken) at home in your slow cooker. A quick, easy, and flavorful recipe that’s perfect for any party, potluck, or picnic. Great to make ahead of time as well.
Ingredients
- 3-4 (2 lbs) Chicken Breasts, boneless skinless
- BBQ Sauce:
- 3⁄4 cup ketchup
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Serving:
- Buns
- Additional BBQ Sauce
- Cheese, optional
- Lettuce, optional
- Coleslaw, optional
- Pickles, optional
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar for BBQ sauce
2. Place chicken breasts in Crockpot
3. Pour BBQ sauce over chicken
4. Cook on Low for 4-6 hours or High for 2-3 hours
5. Remove chicken from crockpot onto a cutting board
6. Using 2 forks, pull chicken into small pieces
7. Return back to crockpot and stir to coat with sauce and heat through
8. Serve immediately on buns with toppings and extra bbq sauce
Notes
Make-Ahead Meal: After cooking, the chicken can also be frozen. Make a double batch and freeze part for another meal.
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