Description
Pulled BBQ chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, shredded chicken with a rich barbecue sauce. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and will have everyone coming back for seconds. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a comforting meal that brings friends and family together over delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in an oven-safe dish; season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce with apple cider vinegar until combined; pour over the seasoned chicken.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 2 hours or until the chicken is tender enough to shred easily.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and mix it back into the sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 4 oz shredded chicken)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider searing the chicken in a skillet before baking. Experiment with different BBQ sauces or add spices like cayenne pepper for extra heat. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days.