BBQ Chicken Crockpot Recipe Easy Dinner for Busy Nights
This slow-cooked BBQ chicken recipe is perfect for busy nights, offering tender, juicy chicken coated in a sweet and smoky sauce with minimal prep time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper. Place them in the crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine BBQ sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well blended.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Stir to make sure the shredded chicken is fully coated in sauce.
- Serve hot over rice, in buns, or alongside your favorite sides. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra smoky flavor, add a teaspoon of liquid smoke to the sauce mixture. If the sauce seems too thick after cooking, add a splash of water or chicken broth and stir it in.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chick
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
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