Description

This Crockpot Cherry Cola Pulled Chicken is an irresistible blend of sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors that slow-cook to tender perfection. The cherry cola adds a unique fruity twist that pairs beautifully with honey BBQ sauce and spices. Whether piled high on buns or served alongside your favorite sides, this juicy pulled chicken is a total game-changer for effortless weeknight dinners. Trust me, you’re going to love how juicy and flavorful it turns out!

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasonings

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika

Sauce

1 cup honey BBQ sauce
1 cup cherry cola
2 tbsp maraschino cherry juice

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Instructions

Prepare and Cook Chicken

Season chicken breasts with garlic salt, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
Place chicken in the crockpot.
Pour honey BBQ sauce, cherry cola, and maraschino cherry juice over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.

Shred and Serve

Shred chicken with two forks and mix with the sauce in the crockpot.
Serve pulled chicken on buns or as desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast buns before serving.
Add coleslaw on top of pulled chicken for a crunchy contrast.
Use leftover pulled chicken in tacos, salads, or wraps.
Adjust cooking time if using chicken thighs or different crockpot sizes.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup pulled chicken
Calories: 310
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 85mg