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.