Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
471 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Recipe
Description
The Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Recipe combines chicken breasts with a homemade BBQ sauce mixture containing apple cider vinegar and brown sugar, which develops a balanced sweet and tangy profile during slow cooking. The chicken slowly cooks until tender enough to shred, allowing the sauce to penetrate fully. The seasoning includes onion and garlic powder to add savory depth without overpowering the base flavors.
The resulting pulled chicken works well for sandwiches layered with slaw and pickles, tacos, or meal-prep bowls. The slow cooker method frees the cook from frequent attention, making it practical for busy days while producing consistent results.
For best results, use a crockpot sized appropriately to the recipe quantity to ensure even cooking and avoid dryness. Refrigerate leftover pulled chicken for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 4 months. Avoid overcooking to prevent the chicken from drying out, aiming for just the right tenderness for shredding.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder together.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts, covering them fully.
- Cook the chicken on high for 2-3 hours, or on low for 4-6 hours.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, or remove to shred and return to the sauce.
- Give the chicken a good stir to coat it in the sauce.
- Serve BBQ pulled chicken as sandwiches, tacos, or bowls.
Notes
- Use a 2.5 quart slow cooker for 4 chicken breasts; larger quantities may require a 4–6 quart slow cooker to heat evenly.
- Avoid overcooking to prevent dry chicken; aim for tender but moist shreddable meat.
- Store leftover BBQ pulled chicken in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 4 months.
- Serve pulled chicken in sandwiches with slaw and pickles, or use as filling for tacos and bowls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5pound | |
| Calories | 471kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1371mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 1114mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 308IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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