Crock Pot BBQ Chicken
This Crock Pot BBQ Chicken recipe is the ultimate easy, flavorful, and versatile slow cooker meal. Tender shredded chicken simmered in a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce makes a perfect filling for sandwiches, tacos, rice bowls, and more. Just toss it in the slow cooker and let the magic happen!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Dinner, Slow Cooker
- Method: Crock Pot / Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 1 (18 oz) bottle barbecue sauce
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
- In a bowl, mix together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, coating it evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot with two forks and stir it into the sauce. Let sit a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add liquid smoke or smoked paprika for a smoky twist.
- For heat, mix in hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Use chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
- Try a fruity variation by adding pineapple juice or peach preserves.
- Serve on buns, over rice, in potatoes, or with coleslaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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