Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tbs worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
Instructions
- Mix brown sugar, kosher salt, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne (if using) in a small bowl.
- Place chicken in slow cooker, cutting large breasts in half if necessary for even cooking.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke (if using) over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5½–6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours until the chicken is very tender and easily shreds with forks.
- Transfer the chicken to a bowl and shred it with two forks.
- Drizzle some cooking liquid over the shredded chicken and toss to coat.
- Serve with BBQ sauce as desired on buns, in tacos, or over rice.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding your favorite BBQ sauce before serving.
Ensure the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C).
Serve with a side of coleslaw for a delicious meal combination.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.