# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 3.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
→ Sauce & Seasoning
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce
05 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ½ tsp chili powder
# Directions:
01 - Arrange chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker, creating an even layer for consistent cooking.
02 - Distribute chopped onion and minced garlic evenly over the chicken pieces.
03 - Whisk together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and chili powder in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour the seasoned sauce mixture over the chicken and onions, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
05 - Cover and cook on low heat for 4–5 hours until chicken becomes extremely tender and shreds effortlessly with a fork.
06 - Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks, pulling apart the meat fibers.
07 - Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir thoroughly to coat with sauce, and heat for an additional 10–15 minutes.
08 - Serve hot as a main course or pile generously onto sandwich buns.
