Name: BBQ Pulled Chicken (Standard)
Prep time: 1 h 36 min
Cook time: 2 h 24 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tbsp Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Onion powder; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 cup Ketchup; 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp Brown sugar; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder

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A simple and flavorful BBQ pulled chicken recipe perfect for sandwiches, sliders, or topping salads. This version uses readily available ingredients and a straightforward cooking process.

Total 4h

Serves 6

Steps 7

Ingredients 12

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Chicken
2 lbs 900 g Boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp 15 mL Paprika
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
1 tsp 5 mL Onion powder
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
Sauce
1 cup 240 mL Ketchup
cup 60 mL Apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp 30 mL Brown sugar
1 tbsp 15 mL Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp 5 mL Smoked paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a bowl, combine all Chicken ingredients and mix well to coat.
Place chicken in a slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, combine all Sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Pour Sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is easily shredded.
Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker, mixing with the sauce.
Serve on buns, sliders, or over rice.