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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

Slow cooker pulled chicken with smoky bbq sauce and tender juicy shreds in 6 hours hands off. Easy crockpot dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup bbq sauce plus more for serving
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 brioche buns for serving

Method
 

  1. **Whisk.** Stir bbq sauce, broth, vinegar, brown sugar, dijon, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker insert.
  2. **Layer.** Add chicken thighs and turn to coat in the sauce. Cover with the lid.
  3. **Cook.** Set on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. Do not lift the lid during cooking.
  4. **Shred.** Use 2 forks to pull the chicken apart right in the pot. The shreds will drink up the sauce.
  5. **Rest.** Leave the lid off for 10 minutes so the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
  6. **Serve.** Pile onto toasted brioche buns with extra bbq sauce and pickles or slaw.

Notes

Use boneless skinless chicken thighs not breasts for the juiciest shreds. Sear the thighs 2 minutes per side first if you want extra deep flavor (optional). Use a quality bbq sauce you actually like since it carries the dish.