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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

Serves 6

315 min

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

Recipe GLPR37898b60e5b4cb

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American
Main Course
315 min
Servings: 6
Slow Cooker
SNAP eligible

Tender, juicy pulled chicken cooked low and slow with a savory blend of spices and tangy barbecue sauce. The chicken becomes perfectly shred-able after hours of gentle cooking, making it ideal for sandwiches, served over rice, or paired with your favorite toppings. This versatile main dish feeds a crowd with minimal hands-on effort.

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1½ cups barbecue sauce, divided

1 teaspoon chili powder

¼ teaspoon chipotle chili pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

1 teaspoon onion powder

2 teaspoons poultry seasoning

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions

  1. Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, chipotle chili pepper, garlic powder, black pepper, Old Bay seasoning, onion powder, poultry seasoning, salt, and smoked paprika.

  3. Season all sides of the chicken thighs evenly with the spice mixture, rubbing gently to ensure the coating adheres well.

  4. Pour ½ cup of barbecue sauce into the bottom of your slow cooker. Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs on top, then pour another ½ cup of barbecue sauce over them.

  5. Spread the barbecue sauce evenly over all the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours, until the chicken is extremely tender and easily shreds with a fork. The internal temperature should reach a minimum of 165°F.

  6. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board or shallow bowl. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

  7. Warm the remaining barbecue sauce and gently toss it with the shredded chicken. Add a splash of the cooking liquid if desired for extra moisture.

  8. Serve the pulled chicken on toasted rolls, over rice, with mashed potatoes, or with pasta as desired.