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Slow cooker pulled chicken (8 or 4 hours) | Nordmad

Juicy shredded pulled chicken from the slow cooker. Good in tacos, burger buns, wraps or salads. Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH.

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495 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • Chicken

    • 2.2 lb boneless chicken thighs

  • Liquid and flavor

    • about 0.8 cup BBQ sauce or tomato sauce
    • about 0.4 cup chicken stock
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • Spices

    • 2 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 knsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble the dish

    1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
    2. Add sauce, stock and spices.
    3. Stir lightly so the chicken is coated.
    10 min
  2. 2

    Long cook (classic)

    1. Cook for 8 hours on LOW.
    480 min
    Low heat
  3. 3

    Shorter cook

    1. Alternatively, cook for 4 hours on HIGH.
    240 min
    High heat
  4. 4

    Shred the chicken

    1. Shred the chicken directly in the pot with two forks.
    2. Toss the meat in the sauce and taste.
    10 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

420kcal

Protein

45g

Fat

18g

Carbs

15g

Serving Size

300g

Dietary

Allergens

Soja

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve in burger buns, tacos or wraps.

Side Pairings

  • • Salad or coleslaw.

Dessert Pairings

  • • A light dessert.

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 3 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Can be frozen in portions. Thaw slowly in the fridge.

Reheating

  • • Pot: Warm slowly with a little water or stock. (Low heat)

Tips

Preparation

  • • Chicken thighs give the juiciest result.

Cooking

  • • Avoid lifting the lid often — it drops the temperature clearly.

Serving

  • • Often even better the next day.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add chili or cayenne for more warmth.
  • Use honey BBQ for a sweeter version.

Health

  • Use chicken breast for a leaner version (max 4 hours on LOW).

Method

  • It can also simmer on the hob for 40 minutes

Toppings

  • Fresh cilantro.
  • Pickled red onion.

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla