Description
A quick, friendly dinner fix with tangy BBQ pulled chicken tucked into crisp lettuce cups, perfect for weeknights and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for wrapping
- Optional toppings: sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, jalapeños
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the sauce.
- Serve the BBQ pulled chicken in lettuce leaves and add desired toppings.
Notes
For best flavor, choose a BBQ sauce that you enjoy on its own. Ensure lettuce is kept separate from the chicken until serving to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker, BBQ, pulled chicken, lettuce wraps, easy dinner