Bbq Pulled Chicken Or Grilled Chicken Recipe
Make Bbq Pulled Chicken Or Grilled Chicken Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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BBQ Pulled Chicken
Grilled Chicken
Method
BBQ Pulled Chicken
- 1
Prepare rub and season chicken
In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Pat the chicken thighs dry and rub evenly with the spice mixture.
- 2
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- 4
Add liquids and flavorings
Stir in BBQ sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and optional liquid smoke. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
- 5
Simmer and cook
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and can be easily shredded, about 25-35 minutes.
- 6
Shred the chicken
Remove the thighs to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return the shredded meat to the pot and mix with the sauce.
- 7
Thicken sauce and season
Uncover and simmer a few minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the meat. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- 8
Prep buns
Lightly toast hamburger buns in a skillet or oven until golden, if desired.
- 9
Assemble and serve
Pile the saucy pulled chicken onto the buns, add extra BBQ sauce if desired, and serve with pickles or slaw on the side.
Grilled Chicken
- 10
Make rub and prep chicken
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to form a rub. Pat chicken breasts dry.
- 11
Apply rub and rest
Rub the mixture all over the chicken breasts and let rest 10 minutes to allow flavors to cling.
- 12
Preheat and oil grill
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- 13
Grill the chicken
Grill the chicken breasts 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F (74 C). Let rest 5 minutes.
- 14
- 15
Toast buns
Lightly toast hamburger buns on the grill for 1 minute until golden.
- 16
Assemble the sandwich
Place grilled chicken on buns, add lettuce and tomato, and drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
- 17
Serve
Serve the grilled chicken sandwiches hot with preferred sides.