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Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe

Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken recipe features tender and flavorful chicken thighs with a simple spice rub and store-bought sauces, creating the ultimate BBQ chicken sandwiches with minimal effort. Perfect for a delicious and hassle-free meal!


Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Spice Rub:

  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated yellow onion

Sauces:

  • 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (recommend Bullseye original), divided
  • 2 Tbsp steak sauce (recommend A1)
  • 8 hamburger buns

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Place chicken in the slow cooker. In a bowl, mix together spices and onion, then pour over chicken.
  2. Cook: Add BBQ sauce, cover, and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
  3. Shred Chicken: Remove chicken, shred, then return to slow cooker. Warm additional BBQ sauce with steak sauce and pour over chicken.
  4. Finalize: Toss to coat chicken, adjust seasoning if needed, then serve in buns.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg