An absolute staple in our home, this shredded BBQ chicken is a favorite and can be enjoyed in different ways such as on Hawaiian slider buns or in wraps and bowls. It is cooked with a flavorful BBQ sauce mixture and seasoned to taste.
1: Preheat the oven to 325°.
2: In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, garlic expressions, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3: In a Dutch oven, season the chicken well with salt and pepper.
4: Pour over the BBQ sauce mixture and toss to coat the chicken.
5: Pop the lid onto your Dutch oven and bake at 325° for 90 minutes for 3 lb of chicken, or 1 hour and 15 minutes for 4 lb of chicken.
6: Remove from the oven, keep the sauce in the Dutch oven, and shred the chicken.
7: Top with more BBQ sauce to taste and enjoy in sandwiches, wraps, bowls, nachos, salads, or on pizza.
8: For slow cooker, cook on high for 4.5 hours or low for 8 hours.