
By mamagourmand.com
BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe
8 steps
Prep:5minCook:3h
BBQ Pulled Chicken recipe is tender, flavorful and ridiculously easy to throw together. It takes two simple steps, five minutes to prepare, and, effortlessly, dinner or party food is ready to go in the slow cooker or Instant Pot.
Updated at: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:35:38 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
60
Moderate
Glycemic Load
42
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories707.9 kcal (35%)
Total Fat28.2 g (40%)
Carbs70.2 g (27%)
Sugars36.2 g (40%)
Protein43.5 g (87%)
Sodium1474.4 mg (74%)
Fiber3.3 g (12%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

2 poundsboneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoonpaprika

1 tablespoonbrown sugar

½ teaspooncumin

½ teaspoongarlic powder

½ teaspoononion powder

¼ teaspooncayenne pepper

½ teaspoonkosher salt

2 tablespoonsapple cider vinegar

2 tablespoonswater

¾ cupchicken broth
ONLY FOR INSTANT POT DIRECTIONS

¾ cupBBQ sauce
I use

fresh pineapple
cored and sliced

14 ounceslaw mix
bagged

½ cupfresh cilantro
chopped

1 tablespoonfresh jalapeño
minced

13 ounceColeslaw dressing

6brioche buns
Instructions
SLOW COOKER
Step 1
In a small bowl mix together paprika, brown sugar, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt. Rub seasoning mix all over chicken breasts, on each side.
Step 2
In crock pot pour apple cider vinegar and water. Place chicken on top and cook on high for 3 hours or low 5 hours. When chicken is tender, use two forks to shred in slow cooker. Pour in BBQ sauce and stir to combine.
INSTANT POT
Step 3
Place chicken breasts in Instant Pot. In a small bowl mix together paprika, brown sugar, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt. Sprinkle tops with half of seasoning. Flip breasts over and sprinkle with remaining seasoning.
Step 4
Add water, vinegar, and 3/4 cup chicken broth. Cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 7 minutes (10 minutes if chicken is frozen). Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
Step 5
Remove lid and ladle out 1/2 cup of liquid to discard. Use two forks to shred chicken on a cutting board or, a faster option, use a hand mixer right in the Instant Pot. Stir in BBQ sauce.
For Sandwiches:
Step 6
For pineapple slices, grill about 4 minutes per side, or until pineapple starts to char. You can also place pineapple on a cookie sheet and broil 4 minutes per side.
Step 7
Meanwhile, place slaw mix, cilantro, and jalapeño in large bowl. Pour in Litehouse Coleslaw dressing and stir to combine.
Step 8
Serve sandwiches on buns with pineapple, Cilantro Jalapeno Coleslaw, and additional BBQ sauce.
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