Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
281 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Description
This dish involves placing chicken breasts in a slow cooker and coating them with barbecue sauce. Cooking on low or high heat for several hours breaks down the chicken fibers, resulting in tender meat that can be shredded with forks. The barbecue sauce acts as both a marinade and cooking sauce, imparting sweetness and tanginess.
The shredding step integrates the sauce with the meat for consistent flavor and texture. It can be served immediately or repurposed into various dishes. The slow cooker method requires minimal active time, making it convenient.
Adding diced onion beneath the chicken adds flavor complexity and texture. For variety, the shredded chicken filling is suitable for burritos, tacos, pizza toppings, or salads. It freezes well for up to a month, allowing for meal prepping and leftovers.
If store-bought BBQ sauce is used, enhancing it with paprika, garlic, and onion powder can improve depth. Alternatively, chipotle paste adds a spicy kick.
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken breast
- 300 ml barbecue sauce homemade
Instructions
- Put the chicken breasts in the slow cooker dish.
- Pour the BBQ sauce on top of the chicken breasts and mix.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
- Using two forks, shred the chicken and mix it all together.
Notes
- Add diced onion under the chicken in the slow cooker for extra flavor and texture.
- Shred chicken with forks or chop into pieces before mixing with sauce according to preference.
- Serve shredded chicken on rice or as a filling for burritos, tacos, salads, or pizza.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to one month to extend shelf life.
- Enhance store-bought barbecue sauce with paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder for better flavor.
- Add chipotle paste to the BBQ sauce to introduce spiciness if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 318mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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