Description
This Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe is a simple and flavorful slow-cooked dish perfect for an easy meal. Juicy boneless chicken breasts are simmered in a rich homemade BBQ sauce mixture until tender, then shredded right in the slow cooker. Serve with buns and coleslaw for classic BBQ chicken sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
BBQ Sauce Mixture
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce (use your favorite)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For Serving
- Buns
- Coleslaw
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker, spreading them evenly to ensure they cook thoroughly.
- Make the BBQ sauce mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir until the ingredients form a smooth, well-blended sauce.
- Cook the chicken: Pour the prepared BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, tossing gently to coat them well. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours (3.5 hours recommended) or on low for 6 to 7 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Shred and coat the chicken: Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir the shredded chicken to ensure it is fully coated with the delicious BBQ sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after shredding and cook the sauce on high for an additional 15-20 minutes uncovered.
- Use leftover shredded chicken in salads or tacos for a quick meal variation.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the chili powder according to your preference.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings if your slow cooker capacity allows.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
