Easy BBQ Shredded Chicken
A simple and flavorful dish that features tender chicken breasts cooked in a savory BBQ sauce, perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or over rice.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Use high-quality chicken for best flavor.
- 1 cup BBQ sauce Customize BBQ sauce flavor to your liking.
- 1/2 cup chicken broth Adds juiciness.
- 1 medium onion, chopped Adds depth of flavor.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Infuses the chicken with aroma.
- 1 teaspoon paprika Provides smokiness and color.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the crockpot, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Chop the onion and sprinkle it over the chicken. Mince the garlic cloves and add them as well.
- Pour in the BBQ sauce, ensuring the chicken is well coated. Then, add the chicken broth.
- Sprinkle the paprika over the mixture.
- Gently stir to combine the ingredients and make sure the chicken is covered.
Cooking
- Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Check for tenderness; the chicken should easily shred with a fork.
Serving
- Once done, shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
- Serve the BBQ shredded chicken on sandwiches, tacos, over rice, or in any way you prefer.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container. Refrigerate for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw frozen chicken overnight in the fridge before reheating.