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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Hannah
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings (if used in sandwiches) 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe is a simple and flavorful dish perfect for sandwiches or a hearty meal. Tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a rich, tangy BBQ sauce mixture, resulting in juicy, shreddable chicken infused with a sweet and savory taste. Ideal for busy days, this slow cooker recipe requires minimal prep and delivers delicious, melt-in-your-mouth barbecue chicken that can be served in various ways.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

BBQ Sauce Mixture

  • 1 1/2 cups BBQ Sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ recommended)
  • 1/2 medium onion, grated with juice
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a 5-6 quart slow cooker, stir together the BBQ sauce, grated onion with its juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar until well combined, creating the delicious base for the chicken.
  2. Add Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker and turn them to coat evenly with the sauce mixture, ensuring all pieces are covered to absorb maximum flavor during cooking.
  3. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on high heat for 2 to 3 hours or on low heat for 6 to 7 hours. Check earlier if using smaller chicken pieces or a smaller portion to avoid overcooking. The chicken is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F and can be easily shredded.
  4. Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred each breast into bite-sized pieces for better texture and sauce absorption.
  5. Combine and Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the remaining BBQ sauce. Mix well so the shredded chicken is fully coated with the flavorful sauce. Serve hot, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a main dish.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through to a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
  • For a smokier flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the sauce mixture.
  • Leftover BBQ chicken can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • If preferred, chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a juicier result.
  • Adjust the cooking time if using smaller chicken pieces to prevent overcooking and dryness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 recipe (approximately 4 oz chicken)
  • Calories: 270 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 4.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

Find it online: https://cookesrecipes.com/slow-cooker-bbq-chicken-recipe/