Honey Garlic BBQ Smoked Pulled Chicken
Honey Garlic BBQ Smoked Pulled Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring slow-smoked chicken shredded and tossed in a sweet and tangy honey garlic BBQ sauce. It’s perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or bowls, and great for cookouts or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 3–4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F (120°C) using preferred wood chips (e.g., hickory, applewood, or mesquite).
- Rub chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Place chicken directly on smoker grates and smoke for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While chicken is smoking, combine BBQ sauce, honey, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan. Simmer on low for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove chicken from smoker and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Shred chicken with two forks or meat claws.
- Toss shredded chicken in warm honey garlic BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot on buns, in tacos, over rice, or as desired.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Freeze leftovers in portions for easy future meals.
- Oven or slow cooker can be used as alternatives to a smoker.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
