Pulled BBQ Chicken Freezer Meal Recipe
We lovingly refer to it as the “lovechild of sweet and tangy,” bringing a whisper of smoky goodness that will earn you a standing ovation.
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker
- 1 gallon freezer bag
- 1 High speed blender
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs chicken thighs boneless/skinless
- 1 1/2 cup BBQ sauce *optional : make your own sauce following instructions below
Homemade BBQ Sauce (Blend Together)
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 6 tbsp raw honey
- 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup water
- 3 tsp salt
- 3 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard
Instructions
Freezer prep directions:
- Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
- Add sauce ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. (You may have to scrap sides once or twice).
- Optional: Reserve 1/3 - 1/2 cup sauce for serving.
- Add chicken into freezer bag plus remaining bbq sauce.
- Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow cooker directions:
- Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
- Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Remove chicken, shred, and stir back into the slow cooker.
- Serve over rice, on a bun, or over a salad.
Notes
- This recipe can easily be made in a slow cooker or crock pot just set all ingredients into the slow cooker and cook on low 4-6 hours.
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce for the recipe, anyone will work.
- For some extra kick in the BBQ sauce add some chipotle pepper or adobo sauce.
- Serve pulled chicken on buns, over a salad or even to top off nachos or pizza.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 7.4gProtein: 14.5gFat: 3.7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 6.6gCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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