BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe

Name: BBQ Pulled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Chicken (boneless Breasts Or Thighs Are Best); 1 whole Small Yellow Onion, Diced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 teaspoons Minced Chipotle Chili Peppers In Adobo Sauce; 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded And Minced (optional); 1 cup Barbecue Sauce (your Favorite Kind); 1/2 cups Ketchup Or Tomato Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Molasses Or Brown Sugar; 4 whole Split Challah Rolls, Buttered And Toasted, For Serving; Optional Sandwich Toppings: Pepper Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Onion, Pickles, Or Whatever You Like On BBQ Sammiches

Servings: persons

1 pound Chicken (boneless Breasts Or Thighs Are Best)
1 whole Small Yellow Onion, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 teaspoons Minced Chipotle Chili Peppers In Adobo Sauce
1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded And Minced (optional)
1 cup Barbecue Sauce (your Favorite Kind)
1/2 cups Ketchup Or Tomato Sauce
2 Tablespoons Molasses Or Brown Sugar
4 whole Split Challah Rolls, Buttered And Toasted, For Serving
Optional Sandwich Toppings: Pepper Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Onion, Pickles, Or Whatever You Like On BBQ Sammiches

1
Place chicken breasts/thighs in a large, heavy saucepan.
2
Sprinkle with onion and garlic, then add remaining ingredients (except the rolls and toppings).
3
Slowly pour in enough water to barely cover everything, about 1 to 1.5 cups.
4
Place saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
5
Once you acheive a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
6
Remove chicken to a plate and let cool.
7
Increase heat under pot to medium-high and boil sauce until thickened and reduced, about 20 minutes longer.
8
Meanwhile, when chicken is cool enough to handle, use your fingers or two forks to shred meat into small pieces.
9
When sauce is reduced and thickened, add chicken back to pot and stir to reheat meat.
10
Adjust seasonings and serve on toasted rolls with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, onion, pickles, or whatever you like on BBQ sammiches!

984

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Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Chicken (boneless Breasts Or Thighs Are Best), 1 whole Small Yellow Onion, Diced, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 2 teaspoons Minced Chipotle Chili Peppers In Adobo Sauce, and more.

Yes, BBQ Pulled Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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BBQ Pulled Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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