Name: BBQ Pulled Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup BBQ sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; Salt and pepper to taste; Hamburger buns (for serving); Coleslaw (optional, for topping)

BBQ Pulled Chicken

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A heartwarming BBQ Pulled Chicken recipe that’s perfect for gatherings and family dinners.

Author: kristinarecipezzz
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten-free optional

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Hamburger buns (for serving)
Coleslaw (optional, for topping)

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Sauté the chicken in the skillet until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Add BBQ sauce over the chicken, cover, and reduce heat to low.
Simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and shreds easily.
Remove chicken from skillet and shred using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the BBQ sauce.
Serve the BBQ pulled chicken on hamburger buns and top with coleslaw if desired.

Notes

Feel free to use a store-bought rotisserie chicken as a shortcut. Experiment with different BBQ sauces for variety.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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