Shredded Barbecued Chicken Recipes

SHREDDED BARBEQUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put chicken breasts in a slow cooker and top with onion and barbeque sauce.
• Cook on High for 4 hours. Shred chicken with 2 forks and continue cooking Low for 4 hours more.

QUICK BBQ SHREDDED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water. Set aside.
• Pat chicken breasts dry and lightly salt and pepper both sides. Heat a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat and melt butter.
• Add chicken breasts to the pan and cook until lightly browned. Flip the chicken breasts and pour barbecue sauce mixture over the top.
• Bring sauce to a simmer and reduce heat to medium-low, keeping the sauce at just a simmer. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the chicken, re-cover, and continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 165°F, usually around 3 to 6 minutes more.
• Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Allow the sauce to continue simmering uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
• Shred chicken breasts and return shredded chicken to the pan of sauce. Stir until well-coated. Serve and enjoy!

SHREDDED BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breast in the crockpot and cook on high about 3 hours.
• Stir together all the sauce ingredients.
• Add the shredded chicken and heat.
• Serve on buns.

SHREDDED BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix chili powder, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper together, then rub mixture evenly over chicken; transfer to slow cooker.
• Pour 1/2 cup barbecue sauce over chicken and toss to coat.
• Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4-6 hours, on LOW.
• Transfer chicken to large bowl, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces; cover to keep warm.
• Let braising liquid settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
• Microwave remaining cup barbecue sauce in bowl until hot, about 3 minutes.
• Toss shredded chicken with hot barbecue sauce and 1 cup braising liquid; add more liquid as needed to keep meat moist.
• Serve.

SHREDDED BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a medium sized skillet, cook chicken until no longer pink.
• Shred with 2 plastic forks.
• Mix sauce ingredients in a medium saucepean; add chicken.
• Heat on medium, then reduce heat to low.
• Cover & simmer for 50-55 minutes, stirring occassionally, until chicken has absorbed most of the sauce.
• Careful not to overcook or chicken might become too dry!
• Serve on toasted buns.

ZESTY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BARBECUE

Steps:

• Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken.
• Cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on High or 6 to 8 hours on Low.