Pulled Chicken Recipe
Make Pulled Chicken Recipe in just 6h 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Spices
Sauce
To Serve
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a slow cooker or instant pot.
- 2
Add Chicken Broth
Pour the chicken broth over the chicken breasts.
- 3
Mix the Spices
In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Season the Chicken
Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
Cooking
- 5
Cook the Chicken
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- 6
Shred the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the cooker and shred it using two forks.
Finishing Touches
- 7
Prepare the Sauce
In a medium bowl, mix the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey until well combined.
- 8
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Add the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker, pour the sauce over it, and stir until the chicken is well coated.
Serving
- 9
Assemble the Sandwiches
Place a generous portion of pulled chicken on the bottom half of each burger bun.
- 10
Add Coleslaw (optional)
Top with coleslaw if desired, and cover with the top half of the bun.
- 11
Serve
Serve the pulled chicken sandwiches warm with your favorite sides.