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The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes (high) or 5 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes (low)
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This delicious Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked in a flavorful homemade barbecue sauce mixture. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, salads, or served over rice, this easy-to-make dish is ideal for busy days and family meals. The slow cooker does all the work, infusing the chicken with smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat

Sauce Mixture

  • 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 (optional: reduce to 1/8 cup or omit for less sweetness)

Seasonings

  • 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 to make cleanup easier.
  2. Season chicken: Season the trimmed boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Mix sauce ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until the mixture is smooth and combined.
  4. Combine chicken and sauce: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken breasts in the crockpot, then cover with the lid.
  5. Cook: Set the crockpot to high for 2.5 to 3 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours, cooking until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  6. Check doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) to guarantee it is safely cooked.
  7. Shred the chicken: Carefully remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks, or shred it directly inside the crockpot to let it soak up extra sauce and flavor.
  8. Serve: Serve the shredded BBQ chicken hot, either on sandwich buns, over rice, in tacos, salads, or as desired. Enjoy your meal!

Notes

  • For less sweetness, reduce or omit the brown sugar in the sauce mixture.
  • Using disposable crockpot liners can save you time on cleanup.
  • Shredding the chicken directly in the crockpot allows it to absorb more of the sauce for enhanced flavor.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Feel free to customize the barbecue sauce to suit your taste preferences, such as adding a smoky or spicy variety.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2.5 to 3 hours (high) or 5 to 6 hours (low)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

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