Crock Pot BBQ Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
394 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot BBQ Chicken
Description
Crock Pot BBQ Chicken combines chicken breasts with a homemade BBQ sauce blend of Sweet Baby Ray's sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and seasonings including garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper. The sauce creates a balance of sweetness, acidity, and subtle heat that infuses the chicken as it cooks slowly. Cooking on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours ensures that the chicken is fully cooked and shreddable.
The shredded chicken coated in the thickened BBQ sauce delivers a moist texture with a rich, tangy flavor profile. It can be served on buns, with rice, or alongside vegetables for a convenient meal.
For food safety, it is important to thaw frozen chicken breasts before placing them in the slow cooker to prevent uneven cooking. The slow cooker’s low-and-slow approach helps develop flavor without drying out the meat.
Ingredients
- 3.5 .5 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 2 cups BBQ sauce (I use Sweet Baby Ray's)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed, or dark brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Combine BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper in the basin of a slow cooker
- Place chicken breast in sauce and use a spoon to cover with sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high 3-4 hours. Chicken is done when it is easily shredded with a pair of forks.
- Shred chicken and stir well to coat with BBQ sauce. Serve.
Notes
- Always thaw frozen chicken breasts before cooking in the slow cooker to ensure even cooking and food safety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 968mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 922mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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