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Easy Skillet BBQ Pulled Chicken — homemade skillet BBQ pulled chicken recipe

Easy Skillet BBQ Pulled Chicken

A quick and flavorful skillet-cooked shredded chicken dish featuring a smoky barbecue glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce halal certified
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Two forks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides.
  3. Shred the chicken directly in the skillet using two forks.
  4. Pour the barbecue sauce over the shredded chicken and sprinkle with smoked paprika.
  5. Stir until fully coated and simmer for 5 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce is perfectly reduced.

Notes

Ensure all barbecue sauce used is halal certified. Serve in wraps or over rice.