Crockpot BBQ Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    14 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    412 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Crockpot BBQ Chicken take just minutes to get into the slow cooker. Hours later you have flavorful, fork tender chicken perfect for sandwiches, salads or even quesadillas! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds chicken thigh fillets
  • 1/2 sweet onion , thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce
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Instructions

  1. Place the 2 pounds chicken thigh fillets and sliced 1/2 sweet onion in the slow cooker. Toss with the 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce. 
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 tablespoon Kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground pepper and 2 teaspoons garlic powder. 
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and onions, tossing to coat.
  4. Set the slow cooker for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
  5. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken to a cutting board or plate. Using two forks, shred the chicken.
  6. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking liquid, discarding the rest. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and toss with the reserved liquid until ready to serve. This will keep it moist.
  7. Serve the chicken with your favorite BBQ Sauce.
  8. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

  • Add chicken thigh fillets, sweet onion, light brown sugar, paprika, cumin, Kosher salt, ground pepper and garlic powder to the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Stir to coat fully.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce and water. Pour over chicken.
  • Set on manual pressure high for 8 minutes. It will take about 5-10 minutes to come to pressure.
  • Allow for 5 minutes natural pressure release. Release remaining pressure quickly. Remove chicken using a slotted spoon, then shred with two forks.
  • Discard all but 1/4 cup liquid from Instant Pot. Toss shredded chicken, favorite BBQ sauce and reserved liquid.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 412kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 1787mg (74%) Potassium 499mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 535IU (11%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 412kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 1787mg 74%
Potassium 499mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 535IU 11%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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