Shredded Barbecue Chicken

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Shredded Barbecue Chicken
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 11, 2023

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, ketchup, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and pour the sauce over the top.
  4. Cover the dish with aluminum foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Remove from oven and shred chicken with two forks.
  7. Serve on buns or in tacos, with extra sauce on the side.

Interesting Facts

  • Barbecue sauce is believed to have originated in the Caribbean in the 17th century.
  • The most popular type of barbecue sauce in the United States is tomato-based.
  • Barbecue sauce can be used for more than just cooking meat - it can be used to make delicious marinades and glazes for vegetables and fruits as well.