Juicy Pulled BBQ Chicken in Honey Smoke Glaze 🍯🔥🍗✨
Slow-cooked chicken shredded and tossed in a rich, smoky-sweet honey BBQ glaze—sticky, tender, and full of flavor.
Ingredients 🛒
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (smoky style)
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Instructions 👩🍳
- Season chicken: Rub chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, and onion powder.
- Cook: Place chicken in slow cooker or Dutch oven. Add ½ cup BBQ sauce. Cook on low 6–7 hours (or bake covered at 325°F for 1 hour) until tender.
- Shred: Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
- Make glaze: In saucepan, combine remaining BBQ sauce, honey, and vinegar. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thick and caramelized.
- Toss: Mix shredded chicken into glaze until fully coated.
- Serve: Enjoy on buns, sliders, tacos, or over rice.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add crispy bacon bits for smoky crunch.
- Variation: Swap honey for maple syrup for a deeper sweetness.
- Serving idea: Top with coleslaw in sandwiches for balance.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (slow cooker) or 1 hour (oven)
- Total Time: ~7 hours
- Kcal: ~320 per serving
- Servings: 6
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Juicy Pulled BBQ Chicken in Honey Smoke Glaze—sticky, smoky, and irresistible 🍯🔥🍗✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you serve it in sliders or tacos?”
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