Easy Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken
Ready to transform dinnertime with minimal effort? This Easy Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken recipe is a flavor-packed, set-it-and-forget-it meal that's perfect for busy weekdays or casual gatherings. Featuring tender, juicy boneless chicken breasts slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy homemade barbecue sauce, this dish is irresistibly delicious. The simple sauce combines barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a medley of pantry spices for a smoky, savory-sweet finish that perfectly complements the chicken. With just 10 minutes of prep and a few hours in the crock pot, you’ll have a versatile meal that can be served shredded on buns for sandwiches, over fluffy rice, or alongside your favorite sides like creamy coleslaw or roasted vegetables. Easy, convenient, and crowd-pleasing, this crock pot barbecue chicken is a recipe you'll turn to again and again!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Lightly grease the inside of your crock pot with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
Step 2
Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot in a single layer.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 4
Pour the barbecue sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
Step 5
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Step 6
Once the chicken is fully cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crock pot or leave the breasts whole, depending on your preference.
Step 7
Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce to ensure even coating, and let it sit for about 10 minutes on the WARM setting to absorb more flavor.
Step 8
Serve the barbecue chicken on hamburger buns, over rice, or with your favorite sides such as coleslaw or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1284.8 grams (1284.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2183 |
| Total Fat 28.90g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 7.30g | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g | |
| Cholesterol 592mg | 197% |
| Sodium 7310mg | 318% |
| Total Carbohydrate 245.80g | 89% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.60g | 24% |
| Total Sugars 198.40g | |
| Protein 221.40g | 443% |
| Vitamin D 7IU | 35% |
| Calcium 296mg | 23% |
| Iron 11mg | 61% |
| Potassium 3194mg | 68% |
Source of Calories