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Shredded Slow Cooker Apple BBQ Chicken in a bowl with diced apples and sauce

Slow Cooker Apple BBQ Chicken

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup apple butter
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, apple butter, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
  4. Distribute the diced apple pieces over the top of the chicken.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks or serve whole with the sauce and apple pieces spooned over the top.