Description
This Crockpot BBQ Chicken Recipe is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights and casual gatherings. With just five simple ingredients, you can create succulent, shredded chicken that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or served over rice, this dish adapts to any occasion and pleases every palate. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or prepping meals for the week ahead, this effortless recipe guarantees tender, juicy results with minimal effort. Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the delicious aroma filling your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's recommended)
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is fully covered.
- Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours or low for 4–6 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the slow cooker to soak up more sauce.
- Serve in sandwiches, tacos, or over rice as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg