Description
This Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe offers tender, flavorful shredded chicken cooked slowly in a savory BBQ sauce mixture. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, salads, or served over rice, it’s an easy and versatile dish topped with smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors, ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, with fat trimmed off
- 1 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ)
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (preferably fat-free)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (can reduce to 1/8 cup or omit for less sweetness)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot: Lightly spray the inside of a large crockpot or slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray, or use disposable liners for easier cleanup.
- Season chicken: Season the trimmed boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, then place them in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Mix sauce ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and combined.
- Combine: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken breasts, cover with the lid.
- Cook: Set the crockpot to high for 2.5-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Check doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it using two forks, or shred it directly in the crockpot to absorb the sauce for extra flavor.
- Serve: Serve hot, on buns for sandwiches, or over rice, in tacos, salads, or as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can reduce or omit the brown sugar for a less sweet version.
- If you prefer a spicier BBQ, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- Shredded chicken can be stored in its juices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup shredded chicken (about 120 grams)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
