Dutch Oven BBQ Shredded Chicken
Dutch Oven Shredded Chicken is a hands-off, oven-baked recipe made with simple pantry spices and finished with optional crispy edges. Perfect for meal prep and easy dinners any time of year.
Servings: 12
Calories: 197kcal
Ingredients
- 1 10.5 ounces beef consommé
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon and pepper seasoning or black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder or cayenne for more heat
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large Dutch oven (about 7 quarts), whisk together beef consommé, olive oil, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard.
- Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, lemon & pepper seasoning, and chili powder. Mix well.
- Add chicken breasts to the liquid. Poke each piece 3–4 times with a fork.
- Cover with the lid and bake for 45 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Remove from oven and increase oven temperature to 400°F.
- Shred chicken using two forks (you can remove it to a plate if that’s easier).
- Return shredded chicken to the Dutch oven and stir to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes.
- Optional: Broil for up to 5 minutes for crispy edges.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
