Description
This spicy pulled chicken is a savory and comforting dish perfect for gatherings, made in a slow cooker with tender chicken soaked in smoky barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Mix the sauce in a bowl, combining barbecue sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken using two forks, mixing it with the sauce.
- Serve on soft buns or with desired sides.
Notes
For a healthier option, replace barbecue sauce with low-sugar variant. Can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg