Description
Crockpot BBQ chicken that’s tender, tangy, and effortless. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or family dinners with just 10 minutes of prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.5 lbs (1.5 kg) boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 g) light or dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step: In the slow cooker, combine BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Step: Place the chicken breasts into the sauce mixture. Use a spoon to coat each piece thoroughly.
- Step: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender and easy to shred.
- Step: Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Make sure it’s pulled into bite-sized pieces.
- Step: Stir the shredded chicken back into the sauce until fully coated. Serve hot in sandwiches, bowls, or wraps.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze in portions for up to 2 months. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of extra BBQ sauce if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: dinner
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: crockpot bbq chicken, slow cooker chicken, shredded chicken, easy dinner, bbq chicken