Sticky Apple Cider BBQ Pulled Chicken

Name: Sticky Apple Cider BBQ Pulled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup (120 ml) apple cider; 1/3 cup (80 g) BBQ sauce; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; Salt & black pepper; Chopped parsley, for serving; 2–3 small dinner rolls, optional for serving

4 steps

Prep:15minCook:2h 30min

Tender chicken thighs bake in apple cider and BBQ sauce with maple and Worcestershire, then are shredded and caramelized until dark and sticky. Serve with parsley and rolls.

Updated at: Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:40:07 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories554.5 kcal (28%)

Total Fat11.5 g (16%)

Carbs58.4 g (22%)

Sugars26.8 g (30%)

Protein49.8 g (100%)

Sodium1286.7 mg (64%)

Fiber2.4 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

450gboneless skinless chicken thighs

0.5yellow onion

1 Tbspapple cider vinegar

1 Tbspmaple syrup

1 tspworcestershire sauce

½ tspsmoked paprika

small, optional for serving

Instructions

Step 1

Season chicken with smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Add to a Dutch oven with the onion and garlic.

Step 2

Stir together apple cider, BBQ sauce, vinegar, maple syrup and Worcestershire. Pour over the chicken.

Step 3

Cover and bake at 325°F (165°C) for 2–2½ hours, until the chicken pulls apart easily.

Step 4

Shred the chicken into irregular chunks, toss through the sauce and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes until dark, sticky and slightly caramelized.