Description
BBQ Pulled Chicken is a deliciously simple dish that transforms tender, juicy chicken into a flavorful feast. With its rich, tangy barbecue sauce and melt-in-your-mouth texture, this recipe is perfect for any occasion — from casual family dinners to festive gatherings. Whether served on soft buns, tacos, or over rice, BBQ Pulled Chicken brings everyone to the table with its irresistible aroma and taste. Following this easy recipe will ensure you create a crowd-pleaser that’s bursting with flavor and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, then place them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the BBQ sauce with apple cider vinegar and minced garlic until well combined.
- Pour half of the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 3 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Remove from the oven and shred the chicken using two forks. Drizzle remaining sauce over the shredded meat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg