Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of pulled chicken sandwiches, featuring tender, juicy chicken smothered in a smoky homemade barbecue sauce. Perfect for any occasion—game days, picnics, or cozy family dinners—these sandwiches are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With easy preparation and versatile serving options, you’ll want to make this recipe a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Buns for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place chicken in a slow cooker or instant pot.
- In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and cover.
- – For slow cooker: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- – For instant pot: Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes; allow natural release.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot, mixing it with any remaining sauce.
- Serve on toasted buns with optional coleslaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking/Instant pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg