Best 6 Easy Bbq Pulled Chicken Recipes
If you're looking for an easy and delicious way to enjoy barbecue pulled chicken, you've come to the right place. This versatile dish is perfect for parties, potlucks, or a simple weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a flavorful and juicy pulled chicken that will be the hit of any gathering. You can serve it on a bun, with coleslaw and potato salad, or over rice or pasta. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, this recipe is sure to be a hit! So gather your ingredients and let's get started.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
EASY BBQ PULLED CHICKEN RECIPE
BBQ Pulled Chicken with baked tender chunks of chicken breast, so easy and convenient you'll skip the slow cooker for this quick meal.
Provided by Sabrina Snyder
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut diagonally into the chicken breasts about 1/4 inch deep in an x shape to allow the bbq sauce to flavor more of the chicken (like how a holiday ham has the top cut into an x shape).
- Add all the ingredients together in a large bowl and toss well together until mixed.
- Add the chicken to a sheet pan, then pour the sauce over the chicken breasts.
- Cook for 25 -30 minutes or until caramelized, browned and cooked through.
- Shred the chicken with the forks and serve in your favorite bun, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
- If the sauce didn't cook down enough (if you use a pan that's too small it may not), then add the sauce to a saucepan and cook on medium heat until thickened (likely 15-20 minutes).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 947 mg, Sugar 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW-COOKER BBQ PULLED CHICKEN, 4 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, burger buns, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne powder, garlic powder, worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, green cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrot
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Cover the chicken with ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
- Cover, and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Add both kinds of cabbage and carrots to the bowl and gently toss with the dressing.
- Shred the chicken breasts with 2 forks in the slow cooker.
- Serve on a burger bun with slaw.
- Also great for BBQ Pulled Chicken Pizza, BBQ Pulled Chicken Nachos, and BBQ Pulled Chicken Mac 'n' cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 807 calories, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 34 grams
BBQ PULLED CHICKEN SLIDERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: slider buns, olive oil, BBQ sauce, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, pepper, salt, chicken, red cabbage, shredded carrot, green onion, jalapeño, paprika, pepper, garlic powder, salt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey
Provided by Julie Klink
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 12 sliders
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Mix together cabbage, carrots, green onions, jalapeños, paprika, pepper, garlic powder, salt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and honey. Chill until ready to use.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, BBQ sauce, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, pepper, and salt. Stir until sauce begins to bubble and thicken.
- Mix in chicken and stir until fully incorporated.
- Place BBQ chicken on top of bottom slider bun. Top with slaw. Place top bun. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 13 grams
BBQ PULLED CHICKEN
In our house, we don't agree on how much barbecue sauce should be added to our pulled chicken. Some like the sauce to be dripping, and I like a minimal amount. This is a simple recipe for pulled chicken, and you may add any amount of barbecue sauce you would like. You could also use this pulled chicken as a protein for a green salad, or a filling for a taco, with a few seasoning tweaks. Or, dice it (instead of pulling it) and use in a mayonnaise-based chicken salad. However you choose to use it, you can start it on the stovetop, finish it in the oven, and have dinner on the table in less than an hour.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Baked Chicken Breasts
Time 55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch, nonstick, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, to the hot oil and cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and brown on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Cover the skillet and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cover with foil; let sit until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. The residual heat will bring the internal temperature to the recommended 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove and discard skin and bones. Use 2 forks to shred chicken.
- Serve warm with barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 87.2 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 225.7 mg
EASY BBQ PULLED CHICKEN
The only thing as tasty as tender and tangy BBQ pulled pork sandwiches? BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine chicken and barbecue sauce in microwaveable bowl; cover with waxed paper.
- Microwave on HIGH 2 min. or until heated through; stir.
- Fill buns with chicken mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, Protein 18 g
BARBECUE PULLED CHICKEN
Almost nothing beats a barbecue pulled pork sandwich, but this faster and leaner spin, which is made with roasted chicken thighs and breasts and a quick barbecue sauce, is a delicious alternative that only tastes like it took all day to cook. Serve on buns with a vinegary slaw and ranch or buttermilk dressing, if you like. For a smokier flavor, use a combination of sweet and smoked paprika. Like most barbecue recipes, this is even better reheated the next day.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dinner, barbecues, poultry, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Pat the chicken thighs and breasts dry and place them on a sheet pan. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon paprika with the 1/2 teaspoon cumin, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk in the olive oil, then pour over the chicken and toss to coat.
- Roast the chicken for 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces, until an internal thermometer registers 165 degrees in both the thighs and breasts. Set aside until cool enough to handle, reserving the pan drippings.
- Meanwhile, heat the canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the beer, vinegar, Worcestershire, tomato paste, brown sugar, honey, mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus the remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika and a pinch of cumin; whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to medium-low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened.
- Remove the meat from the thighs and breasts, discarding the bones and skin. Tear the meat into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl. Add a few tablespoons of the reserved drippings and toss to coat.
- If serving immediately, add the chicken to the sauce, toss and warm through over medium heat. If making in advance, add the sauce to the chicken, toss well, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in a saucepan set over medium heat before serving, or partly covered in a 350-degree oven for 20 minutes.
Tips:
- For the best pulled chicken, use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs. The bones and skin will help the chicken stay moist and flavorful during cooking.
- If you don't have a smoker, you can cook the chicken in a slow cooker or oven. Just be sure to cook it on low heat for several hours, or until the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender.
- To make the chicken even more flavorful, marinate it in your favorite BBQ sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Shred the chicken with two forks or a meat shredder. This will help to create tender, juicy pulled chicken.
- Serve the pulled chicken on buns or tortillas with your favorite BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and pickles.
Conclusion:
Pulled chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for summer cookouts, potlucks, or even a casual weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can make your own delicious pulled chicken at home. So fire up the grill or smoker and give this recipe a try!
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