BBQ Pulled Chicken in the Slow Cooker

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An awesome and easy way to make pulled chicken. It makes a great sandwich, taco, potato topper, or anything else you can think of!

Submitted by gummi_worm77
Published on June 26, 2011
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 3 cups canned tomato sauce

  • 1 ½ cups ketchup

  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 6 tablespoons cider vinegar

  • ¼ cup Sriracha sauce, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder, or to taste

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken

Directions

  1. Spray a large slow cooker with cooking spray. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, Sriracha, garlic powder, and pepper flakes; stir until well combined.

  2. Clean the chicken and tie the legs. Add to the slow cooker and turn several times to coat in the sauce.

  3. Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 7 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours. If possible, use a ladle to pour sauce over chicken every now and again to keep it moist. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  4. Remove chicken from the pot. Shred meat into a bowl and remove/discard all bones. Put chicken back into the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262 Calories
7g Fat
22g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 1014mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 28g 55%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 660mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.