Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMiss Shirley's Cafe, Inner HarborHouse-made Pulled Bbq Chicken Recipe

House-made Pulled Bbq Chicken Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Savor the rich flavors of our house-made pulled BBQ chicken, slow-cooked to perfection and smothered in a tangy, smoky barbecue sauce, served on a toasted bun with a side of crunchy slaw.

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Ingredients

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Pulled BBQ Chicken Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Pour in the water and bring to a simmer. Cover the skillet and cook for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

  3. 3

    Shred the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it cool slightly. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

  4. 4

    Combine with BBQ Sauce

    Return the shredded chicken to the skillet and add the BBQ sauce. Stir to combine and cook on low heat for an additional 5-10 minutes until heated through.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the pulled BBQ chicken on buns, in tacos, or over rice, as desired.

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