Description
Enjoy the simplicity of preparing this delicious Crockpot BBQ Chicken for a flavorful weeknight dinner. Tender chicken cooked to perfection in a rich barbecue sauce makes this dish a family favorite.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce (substitute with your favorite BBQ sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar (can be swapped with white wine vinegar)
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar (adjust or omit if using sweet BBQ sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder (can be replaced with fresh onions, finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (substitute with fresh garlic if desired)
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (for a richer flavor, boneless thighs can be used)
Instructions
- How to Make Crockpot BBQ Chicken – In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts neatly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour the prepared sauce generously over the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken right in the slow cooker using two forks or transfer it to a plate to shred.
- Stir well to combine the shredded chicken with the barbecue sauce and serve it up.
Notes
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
