Pulled BBQ chicken
Making slow cooker pulled BBQ chicken is a delicious, healthy, and cheap! Serve the pulled BBQ chicken on hamburger buns or sandwich rolls. You can also serve it alongside coleslaw, pickles, or your favorite side dishes.
Ingredients
- 453 gram Chicken Breast 1 lb
- 240 gram Bbq Sauce I use Hughes BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Make shredded chicken, see the recipe below this one.
Slow Cooker:
- Place chicken in a single layer in the slow cooker.
- Add enough water (or broth) until the chicken is almost covered in water.
- Add a dash salt, pepper, and a bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. The chicken should reach 165 degrees F.
- Let the chicken rest then transfer to a cutting board or a big bowl.
- Use two forks to pull the chicken apart or a hand mixer to make it quick.
Stove Method
- Place chicken in a large pan, try to avoid overlapping them.
- Add a dash salt, pepper, and a bay leaf.
- Add enough water (or broth) to cover the chicken. The water should be about one in over the chicken.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F. The time it takes depends on the size of your chicken, somewhere between 8-20 minutes.
- Remove then let rest on a cutting board or in a big bowl.
- Use two forks to pull the chicken apart or a hand mixer to make it quick.
To Serve
- Mix the chicken well with the sauce