Description

Get ready to fall in love with this Crockpot BBQ Chicken — a tender, flavorful, and juicy chicken recipe that’s as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this slow cooker BBQ chicken is smothered in a rich, tangy-sweet sauce made from pantry staples. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner, protein-packed lunch, or classic BBQ food idea, this one ticks all the boxes. A great addition to your list of dinner ideas, healthy snack recipes, and easy recipe favorites.

Ingredients

900g boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

2 cups BBQ sauce

1 medium onion, finely diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

0.5 teaspoon salt

0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer.

2. In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, smoked paprika, onion, salt, and pepper.

3. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, covering it completely.

4. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is fork-tender.

5. Remove the chicken and shred using two forks.

6. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with sauce.

7. Serve hot on buns, over rice, or with your favorite sides.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for a juicier, richer flavor.

To thicken the sauce, cook uncovered on high for 15 minutes or add a cornstarch slurry.

Double the batch for meal prep or to freeze for later meals.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 290
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 110mg

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