Easy BBQ and Garlic Sauce Pulled Chicken
This Easy BBQ and Garlic Sauce Pulled Chicken recipe combines the smoky goodness of BBQ sauce with the rich flavor of garlic, creating a tender, juicy chicken perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or served with your favorite sides. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy a flavorful meal in under an hour!
Equipment
- Slow cooker or Instant Pot (for easier cooking)
- Large mixing bowl
- Fork (for shredding the chicken)
- Spoon for stirring
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- If using a slow cooker, place the chicken breasts (or thighs) at the bottom. If using an Instant Pot, add a bit of olive oil to the pot and sauté the chicken for a couple of minutes on each side before adding the sauce.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, garlic powder, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Pour the BBQ garlic sauce over the chicken, making sure it’s fully coated.
- For slow cooking: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- For Instant Pot: Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10-12 minutes. Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Shred the Chicken:
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to coat it evenly.
- Serve:
- Serve the pulled chicken on buns for sandwiches, in tacos, or as a topping for rice or salads.