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Skillet Pulled BBQ Chicken Recipe

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4.9 from 95 reviews
  • Author: Jack
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

A flavorful and easy skillet pulled BBQ chicken recipe that leverages a homemade spice mix and barbecue sauce to create tender, juicy chicken perfect for sandwiches or served on its own. Cooked in an oven-proof skillet, this dish combines simple spices and low-sodium chicken stock for a healthy yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Spice Mix

  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dry Mustard

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound Chicken Breast
  • 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Stock
  • 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) to prepare for cooking the chicken in the skillet.
  2. Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, and dry mustard to create the spice mix.
  3. Season Chicken: Reserve 1 teaspoon of the spice mix for later use, then generously coat the chicken breasts with the remaining spice mix. Place the seasoned chicken in an oven-proof skillet.
  4. Prepare Sauce: Mix the reserved teaspoon of spice mix with low-sodium chicken stock and barbecue sauce to form a flavorful sauce.
  5. Coat Chicken in Sauce: Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet, ensuring every piece is well coated.
  6. Oven Cook Covered: Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and bake in the oven for 15 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through while absorbing the sauce flavors.
  7. Oven Cook Uncovered: Remove the cover and continue baking the chicken for an additional 15 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly and finish cooking.
  8. Rest Chicken: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, which helps retain juices.
  9. Pull Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken right in the skillet, mixing it with the sauce to let it soak up more flavor for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve: Serve warm, optionally with toasted buns for sandwiches or enjoy as a flavorful pulled chicken dish.

Notes

  • Using low-sodium chicken stock helps control the salt content in the dish.
  • Resting the chicken before shredding improves tenderness and juiciness.
  • The reserved spice mix in the sauce enhances the overall flavor profile.
  • This recipe works perfectly with chicken thighs as an alternative to breasts for more moist results.
  • Toast sandwich buns if serving as pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: pulled chicken, BBQ chicken, skillet chicken, easy chicken recipe, barbecue, oven baked chicken, pulled BBQ chicken sandwich

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