Description
This Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken boasts mouthwatering flavor with simple preparation. Using juicy chicken thighs and a tangy sauce, it’s ideal for quick dinners or comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5-2 pounds chicken thighs or breast boneless, skinless
- 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- ¼ cup (53 g) dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons (1.5 fl oz) apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (15 g) dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large measuring cup or small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for the BBQ sauce.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the BBQ sauce over it. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and mix it back into the sauce in the slow cooker. Serve warm.
Notes
For spicier BBQ chicken, add a dash of hot sauce to the BBQ sauce mixture.
This recipe works well with rice or on a bun for sandwiches.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg