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BBQ Pulled Chicken

Cultural Context

BBQ Pulled Chicken is a staple of American barbecue culture, particularly popular in the Southern United States. Traditionally made using slow-cooked chicken, it embodies the spirit of outdoor gatherings and comfort food. Today, variations abound, with different sauces and cooking methods, making it a favorite at picnics and family dinners alike.

AmericanUSmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
5 medium to large chicken breasts
2 lb trimmed chicken
low calorie homemade barbecue sauce

bbq sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: whole chicken

Thighs are often more flavorful and less expensive.

1

Clean and trim around 5 medium to large chicken breasts.

2

Ensure you have around 2 lb of trimmed chicken for the recipe.

3

Place the chicken in the crock pot, snugly fitting it if necessary.

4

Add the low calorie homemade barbecue sauce to the chicken in the crock pot.

5

Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours; creator prefers high for 4 hours.

6

After cooking, use two forks to pull the chicken apart.

7

Serve the pulled chicken on a bun or as is, and mention it pairs nicely with healthier coleslaw.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingshreddingmixing

Equipment Needed

crock pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

low-carb

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Pulled ChickenBarbecue Chicken

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