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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Lora
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken breasts simmered in a rich, homemade BBQ sauce. Using a slow cooker makes this dish incredibly easy to prepare, perfect for busy days when you want a hearty, delicious meal without much fuss. The chicken is cooked until juicy and shreddable, then mixed back with the savory sauce for a mouthwatering finish ideal for sandwiches, salads, or served alongside your favorite sides.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

BBQ Sauce

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: Stir together the BBQ sauce, grated onion with juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar in a 5-6 quart slow cooker until thoroughly combined for a flavorful base.
  2. Add the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker and turn them in the sauce to coat completely, ensuring the meat absorbs the flavor during cooking.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours. Check earlier if using smaller chicken pieces or a different slow cooker. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and shreds easily.
  4. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts to a cutting board and shred them using two forks for a perfect texture.
  5. Combine and Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it well to coat in the rich BBQ sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to 165°F for safety and best texture.
  • For spicier BBQ chicken, add a dash of hot sauce or some crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce mix.
  • If the sauce is too thin after cooking, remove the lid and cook on high for an additional 15-30 minutes to reduce and thicken it.
  • This recipe freezes well, store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • Great for meal prep and versatile enough to be used in sandwiches, tacos, or over rice.

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