Best 9 Shredded Barbeque Chicken Recipes

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**Savor the Sweet and Smoky Goodness of Shredded Barbecue Chicken: A Culinary Journey Explored**

Prepare yourself for a tantalizing culinary adventure as we delve into the delectable world of shredded barbecue chicken. This versatile dish, bursting with smoky, sweet, and savory flavors, has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. With a plethora of recipes to choose from, ranging from classic Southern-style barbecue to unique international variations, shredded barbecue chicken promises an explosion of taste in every bite. Gather your ingredients, fire up the grill or oven, and embark on a journey to create mouthwatering shredded barbecue chicken that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK BBQ SHREDDED CHICKEN



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This incredibly easy tender and tangy BBQ Shredded Chicken can be made in less than 30 minutes and is perfect for sandwiches, salads, and nachos.

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup barbecue sauce
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup water
1½ to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 small or 2 large*)
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons (42g) butter (salted or unsalted is fine)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water. Set aside.
  • Pat chicken breasts dry and lightly salt and pepper both sides. Heat a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat and melt butter.
  • Add chicken breasts to the pan and cook until lightly browned. Flip the chicken breasts and pour barbecue sauce mixture over the top.
  • Bring sauce to a simmer and reduce heat to medium-low, keeping the sauce at just a simmer. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the chicken, re-cover, and continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 165°F, usually around 3 to 6 minutes more.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Allow the sauce to continue simmering uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
  • Shred chicken breasts and return shredded chicken to the pan of sauce. Stir until well-coated. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

SHREDDED BARBEQUE CHICKEN



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This recipe is an adaptation to southern pulled pork sandwiches, but it's made with chicken instead. It is made with only a few ingredients in the slow cooker so you will be surprised just how good it tastes. I've been making this for years and EVERYONE loves it, I am always asked for the recipe. You will be amazed at how good this is so you have to try it.

Provided by PAMELA39

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
1 cup barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Put chicken breasts in a slow cooker and top with onion and barbeque sauce.
  • Cook on High for 4 hours. Shred chicken with 2 forks and continue cooking Low for 4 hours more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 608.7 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

BBQ SHREDDED CHICKEN



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Provided by Faith Durand

Categories     Main dish     Lunch     Dinner     Poultry dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 to 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, or a mix of thighs and breasts
Olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 (or more) cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) barbecue sauce, store-bought or homemade, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 325°F. Remove the chicken from its packaging and pat it dry.
  • In a Dutch oven or heavy pot (with a lid) heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes or until quite soft. Add the smoked paprika and stir. Add the chicken one piece at a time, stirring to mix well with the onion. Stir in the salt and a few generous grinds of black pepper. Pour in the barbecue sauce and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat.
  • Cover the pot with a heavy lid and put in the oven. Bake, covered, for 90 minutes, or until the chicken is extremely tender. Remove from the oven and use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a large bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken finely.
  • While you're shredding the chicken, put the sauce, uncovered, back on the stove over high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce the liquid in the pan to about half of its volume. Pour this thickened sauce over the chicken and stir.
  • Serve with buns, slaw, avocado, and extra barbecue sauce on the side. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : SaturatedFat 2.2 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.0 g, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Sugar 12.0 g, ServingSize Serves 10, Protein 31.8 g, Fat 9.7 g, Calories 285 cal, Sodium 501.4 mg, Fiber 0.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

SHREDDED BARBECUE CHICKEN



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Don't let the cooking time scare you. The three hours is for the chicken in the crockpot. And you can cook that the day before.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 3h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 1/2 cups ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8 buns

Steps:

  • Place chicken breast in the crockpot and cook on high about 3 hours.
  • Stir together all the sauce ingredients.
  • Add the shredded chicken and heat.
  • Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.9, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 50.4, Sodium 1232, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 24.3, Protein 23.6

SHREDDED BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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I modified recipe#141965 & came up with this version! I love the sweet & spicy taste, plus the simmering time makes the house smell delicious!

Provided by LUVMY2BOYS

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
1/3 cup ketchup (I use organic)
1 teaspoon Splenda brown sugar blend
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
2 whole grain buns, toasted

Steps:

  • In a medium sized skillet, cook chicken until no longer pink.
  • Shred with 2 plastic forks.
  • Mix sauce ingredients in a medium saucepean; add chicken.
  • Heat on medium, then reduce heat to low.
  • Cover & simmer for 50-55 minutes, stirring occassionally, until chicken has absorbed most of the sauce.
  • Careful not to overcook or chicken might become too dry!
  • Serve on toasted buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.1, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 712.7, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.4, Protein 24.8

ZESTY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BARBECUE



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Use your slow cooker to prepare this great twist on basic barbecue chicken. Throw the chicken breasts in frozen, and serve with baked potatoes.

Provided by Zanne

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
½ cup Italian salad dressing
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken.
  • Cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on High or 6 to 8 hours on Low.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1058.4 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

SHREDDED BARBECUE CHICKEN OVER GRITS



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There's nothing like juicy meat over steaming grits. And the pumpkin in these grits makes them taste like a spicy, comforting bowl of fall flavors. Your family will come running to the table for this one. -Erin Renouf Mylroie, Santa Clara, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 cup hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon ground ancho chile pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2-1/4 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with pepper; place in a large nonstick skillet., In a large bowl, combine 1 cup broth, barbecue sauce, molasses, chili pepper and cinnamon; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to the skillet., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring water and remaining broth to a boil. Slowly stir in grits and pumpkin. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted., Divide grits among 6 serving bowls; top each with 1/2 cup chicken mixture. Serve with tomato, sour cream, green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 718mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BBQ PULLED CHICKEN



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In our house, we don't agree on how much barbecue sauce should be added to our pulled chicken. Some like the sauce to be dripping, and I like a minimal amount. This is a simple recipe for pulled chicken, and you may add any amount of barbecue sauce you would like. You could also use this pulled chicken as a protein for a green salad, or a filling for a taco, with a few seasoning tweaks. Or, dice it (instead of pulling it) and use in a mayonnaise-based chicken salad. However you choose to use it, you can start it on the stovetop, finish it in the oven, and have dinner on the table in less than an hour.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Baked Chicken Breasts

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons avocado oil
½ cup barbeque sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch, nonstick, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, to the hot oil and cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and brown on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Cover the skillet and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cover with foil; let sit until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. The residual heat will bring the internal temperature to the recommended 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove and discard skin and bones. Use 2 forks to shred chicken.
  • Serve warm with barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 87.2 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 225.7 mg

SOUTHERN SHREDDED BBQ CHICKEN



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My family loves traditional pork barbecue served over mashed potatoes. I swapped the pork for chicken in honor of the delicious chicken barbecue my childhood church used to serve at its annual fundraiser. I also love cornbread and think that this yummy chicken is even better when served with a slice.-Angela Spengler, Clovis, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
CORNBREAD:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomato soup, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, salt, celery seed, soy sauce and cayenne. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender., In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the eggs, milk and 4 tablespoons butter; stir into dry ingredients just until combined., Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Drizzle remaining butter over warm bread., Remove chicken from slow cooker. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with two forks; return to slow cooker. Using a slotted spoon, the chicken over cornbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 224mg cholesterol, Sodium 1217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 53g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality, smoky barbecue sauce for the best flavor.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, simmer it for a longer period of time.
  • Add a teaspoon of brown sugar to the sauce for a slightly sweet flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the coleslaw for a more colorful and nutritious dish.
  • If you want a crispy coleslaw, use a mandoline to thinly slice the vegetables.
  • For a creamier coleslaw, add a tablespoon of mayonnaise to the dressing.
  • Serve the shredded barbecue chicken on a bun with coleslaw and your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Shredded barbecue chicken is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this shredded barbecue chicken recipe a try.

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