Honey BBQ Pulled Chicken
Sweet, smoky, and fall-apart tender. This crowd-pleasing blend creates the ultimate pulled chicken that's perfect on sandwiches, in wraps, over rice, or straight from the crockpot. Great for feeding a crowd without breaking a sweat.
What You'll Need
· 2 lbs chicken · 1/4 cup ketchup · 3 Tbsp honey · 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Suggested Pairings
Brioche buns, creamy coleslaw, pickles, baked beans, or corn on the cob
Great For
BBQ night, game day, summer entertaining, meal prep, feeding a crowd
Crockpot Directions
Add packet and ingredients to crockpot. Cover. Cook. Shred. Let rest 10-15 minutes. Serve.
Alternative Cooking Method
Instant Pot: Add all ingredients. Cook on HIGH pressure 15 minutes. Quick release. Shred chicken and set to saute for 5 minutes to thicken sauce slightly.
Blend Ingredients
Brown sugar (sugar, molasses), smoked paprika, garlic powder, chicken bouillon (salt, sugar, monosodium glutamate, cornstarch, chicken fat, dehydrated chicken, turmeric, dehydrated onion, natural flavor, disodium inosinate and guanylate), cornstarch, onion powder, chili powder, kosher salt, dry mustard, black pepper, citric acid
Dietary marks reflect the blend only — not added ingredients called for in packet instructions. Always check the full recipe on the packet before cooking.
Make It a Sandwich
Pile high on a toasted brioche bun with creamy coleslaw and extra BBQ sauce drizzled over the top.
Make It a Pizza
Spread over a pizza crust with BBQ sauce, red onion, and mozzarella for the ultimate BBQ chicken pizza night.
Make It Spicy
Mix in a tablespoon of hot sauce and swap regular BBQ for a spicy variety for a sweet heat kick.
Make It Nachos
Layer pulled chicken over tortilla chips with cheese, jalapenos, and a drizzle of BBQ sauce and ranch.
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