Description
This Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe is an ultimate, easy way to make delicious, tender shredded chicken infused with sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it uses minimal prep and the slow cooker does all the work, delivering a crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups barbecue sauce (your choice)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Your Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Combine the Sauces: In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the Mixture: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Set the Temperature: Cover your crockpot and set it to low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Cook Until Tender: Check the chicken’s internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C) when done.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks directly in the crockpot, mixing it with the sauce.
- Serve Warm: Stir everything well to ensure the chicken is fully coated with the BBQ sauce before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Add chopped onions or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Adjust spice levels with red pepper flakes or hot sauce if desired.
- Experiment with different barbecue sauce flavors.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze portions for up to 3 months.
- Reheat on the stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of liquid if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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