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Slow Cooker Sweet Hickory BBQ Pulled Chicken — homemade slow cooker BBQ pulled chicken recipe

Slow Cooker Sweet Hickory BBQ Pulled Chicken

A tender and flavorful pulled chicken dish made easily in the slow cooker with a sweet hickory barbecue glaze.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 cup hickory barbecue sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Small bowl
  • Two forks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Whisk together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  5. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
  6. Toss the shredded chicken with the sauce until thoroughly coated before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.