Yield: 6 servings
Easy BBQ Oven Pulled Chicken
Easy BBQ Oven Pulled Chicken is so simple to make and can be used in a ton of other recipes. Like shredded chicken, oven pulled chicken breast makes delicious sandwiches, tortilla wraps, tacos, salads and more!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 can, 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 can, 6 oz tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cut a few slices across each of the chicken breasts about ¼ inch deep. Place the chicken on a baking tray. Set aside.
- Place the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl, preferably one with a pour spout, and mix well to combine.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts being sure to get some down into the cuts. There is a lot of sauce, but use it all!
- Cook for 40 to 45 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Place the chicken into a large bowl and shred it using two forks or a hand mixer with beaters for a quick way to shred the chicken!
- Scoop up any remaining sauce from the baking tray and mix it into the shredded chicken.
- Serve pulled chicken with buns, coleslaw, stuffed in potatoes or over rice!
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 313kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 48g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 129mg, Sodium: 433mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 12g