Pulled Chicken Sliders Recipe

BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe (Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken)

BBQ Pulled Chicken is one of the easiest cookout recipes you can make. Chicken breasts are slow-cooked until perfectly tender, shredded, and tossed in your favorite barbecue sauce for a flavorful meal that's perfect for sandwiches, sliders, and backyard gatherings.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Easy slow cooker recipe

Perfect for cookouts

Great for meal prep

Family-friendly

Budget-friendly

Tender and flavorful

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 cup barbecue sauce

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

For Serving

Hamburger buns

Coleslaw

Pickles

Instructions

Step 1: Add Ingredients

Place chicken into the slow cooker.

Add:

Barbecue sauce

Chicken broth

Brown sugar

Smoked paprika

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Salt

Pepper

Step 2: Cook

Cook on:

LOW for 6-7 hours

or

HIGH for 3-4 hours

Until chicken is tender.

Step 3: Shred

Remove chicken.

Shred using two forks.

Return chicken to the slow cooker.

Stir into the sauce.

Step 4: Serve

Serve on buns with:

Coleslaw

Pickles

Tips For The Best BBQ Pulled Chicken

Chicken thighs work great too.

Let the chicken absorb the sauce before serving.

Add extra BBQ sauce if desired.

Great for meal prep.

What To Serve With BBQ Pulled Chicken

Potato Salad

Baked Beans

Coleslaw

Mac & Cheese

Cornbread

Storage

Store refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Freeze for up to 3 months.

More Cookout Recipes You'll Love

Pulled Pork

BBQ Meatballs

Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

Grilled BBQ Chicken

Baby Back Ribs

Final Thoughts

This BBQ Pulled Chicken is juicy, smoky, and packed with barbecue flavor. It's one of the easiest cookout recipes you'll make and perfect for summer gatherings.

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