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The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe offers tender, flavorful chicken slow-cooked to perfection with a tangy and sweet barbecue sauce blend. Ideal for sandwiches, tacos, salads, or served over rice, this easy slow cooker meal requires minimal prep and delivers delicious results every time.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, with fat trimmed off

Sauce & Seasoning

  • 1 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ)
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing (preferably fat-free)
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar (can reduce to 1/8 cup or omit for less sweetness)
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crockpot: Lightly spray the inside of a large crockpot or slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray, or use disposable liners for easier cleanup.
  2. Season chicken: Season the trimmed boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Place the seasoned chicken at the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Mix sauce ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and combined.
  4. Combine: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken breasts. Cover the crockpot with its lid.
  5. Cook: Set the crockpot to high for 2.5 to 3 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Check doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken’s internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  7. Shred the chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it using two forks, or shred it directly in the crockpot to allow the chicken to absorb more sauce for extra flavor.
  8. Serve: Serve the shredded BBQ chicken hot on buns for sandwiches, over rice, in tacos, on salads, or as desired. Enjoy your meal!

Notes

  • For less sweetness, reduce the brown sugar to 1/8 cup or omit entirely.
  • Shake or stir the sauce mixture before serving if it has separated in the crockpot.
  • You can add sliced onions or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze cooked shredded chicken for up to 3 months for meal prep convenience.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/the-best-crockpot-bbq-chicken-recipe/