Description

This Crockpot BBQ Chicken is a slow-cooked, pull-apart dream packed with smoky, sweet, and tangy barbecue flavor. Perfect for quick dinners, easy meal prep, or party sandwiches, it delivers big taste with minimal effort. Whether you’re hunting for quick breakfast protein, easy dinner options, or healthy snack ideas, this easy recipe checks every box. Juicy chicken, a bold homemade BBQ blend, and the magic of the crockpot make this a winner for weeknight food ideas and casual dinner ideas alike.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 ½ cups barbecue sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

Optional: 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or 1 teaspoon hot sauce

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Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.

2. In a medium bowl, mix together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, spreading it evenly to coat.

4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender.

5. Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, then return it to the crockpot.

6. Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce and let it sit for 10–15 minutes to soak in the flavors.

7. Serve warm on buns, in tacos, over rice, or with your favorite sides.

8. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Let the shredded chicken sit in the sauce for 10–15 minutes after mixing for the best flavor absorption.

If your sauce is too thin, leave the lid off the crockpot for the last 30 minutes to thicken it.

Always use thawed chicken to ensure even cooking and food safety in the crockpot.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 280
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 75mg