Pulled BBQ Chicken (Baby & Toddler Friendly Slow Cooker Recipe)
Tender slow-cooked pulled chicken in a smoky, low-salt BBQ marinade — soft enough for little gums and a big hit with the whole family.
It uses our Baby Friendly BBQ Sauce mix as the marinade, so the slow cooker does all the work. Serve with rice, noodles and veg, or however you like.
Tender, slow-cooked pulled chicken in a smoky, low-salt BBQ marinade — soft enough for little gums and a big hit with the whole family. It uses our Baby Friendly BBQ Sauce mix as a marinade, so the flavour does all the work while the slow cooker does the rest.
Age Recommendation - Suitable from around 6 months. Finely shredded it's lovely for babies new to solids, and it works right through toddlerhood and beyond.
Quick Recipe Snapshot
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 4–5 hours (slow cooker)
Serves: ~4 (family meal)
Freezer friendly: Yes (up to 2 months)
Texture: Soft, finely shredded chicken
Age & Texture Guidance
Suitable from around 6 months.
6–9 months: shred very finely and serve a small amount, either loaded onto a pre-loaded spoon or pressed into soft strips for little hands.
9–12 months: serve finely shredded with soft rice, noodles or veg to scoop and self-feed.
12 months+: serve as is as part of a family meal.
Made with a no-added-salt passata and offered in normal meal-sized amounts. Every baby is different, so go with your bub's stage.
Allergens Present
• Fish (anchovies in Worcestershire sauce)
• May contain wheat (check ingredients labels)
• May contain soy (check your Worcestershire sauce and malt syrup labels)
Allergen Substitutions
• Use a fish-free and gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, or leave it out and add a splash more vinegar and paprika. Check allergen statements on all ingredients and look for allergen free options.
Why We Love This Recipe
• A true set-and-forget slow cooker dinner
• Naturally soft and shreddable — great for BLW and spoon-feeding
• A good source of protein and iron from the chicken
• Uses our low-salt, no-added-sugar BBQ marinade
• Feeds the whole family from one pot
• Freezer friendly — portion and freeze
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