Description
Indulge in the irresistible aroma of this pulled chicken recipe, where tender, shredded chicken meets a blend of savory spices and tangy barbecue sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table. Get ready for a delicious experience that will have your loved ones asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Add seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet with sautéed onion and garlic. Pour in barbecue sauce mixed with apple cider vinegar and brown sugar.
- Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest before shredding with forks. Mix shredded chicken back into the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg