Description
This Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe offers a deliciously tender and flavorful meal, made effortlessly by slow cooking chicken breasts in a rich BBQ sauce mixture. Perfect for a hands-off approach to dinner, the shredded chicken can be served on buns, over rice, or alongside your favorite sides.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of the crockpot to create the base of the dish.
- Mix Sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper for a flavorful sauce.
- Combine Sauce: Stir the sauce ingredients thoroughly until they are fully blended and smooth, ensuring even seasoning.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot covering all pieces.
- Coat Chicken: Use a spoon to ensure the chicken is fully coated with the sauce mixture to infuse flavor.
- Cover: Place the lid securely on the crockpot to trap steam and cook the chicken thoroughly.
- Cook: Set the crockpot on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours to tenderize the chicken perfectly.
- Check Doneness: After cooking, check that the chicken is fully cooked and tender by piercing with a fork.
- Shred Chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken directly inside the crockpot for convenience.
- Mix Shredded Chicken: Stir the shredded chicken thoroughly to coat it with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the BBQ chicken hot as desired, such as on a bun, over rice, or with favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken breasts for best results.
- Adjust cooking time based on your crockpot model to avoid overcooking.
- Add extra BBQ sauce if you prefer a saucier texture.
- For spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This recipe freezes well for meal prep convenience.
