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Crockpot BBQ Chicken Recipe

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This Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe is a simple and flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender, shredded chicken breasts coated in a rich homemade BBQ sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners, it can be served on buns with coleslaw or as a versatile main dish.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

BBQ Sauce and Seasoning

  • 1.5 cups BBQ sauce (use your favorite)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

For Serving

  • Buns
  • Coleslaw

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker, laying them evenly in the bottom.
  2. Make the BBQ Sauce: In a bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Pour the prepared BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Toss gently to ensure the chicken is well coated in the sauce.
  4. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on high heat for 3 to 4 hours (3.5 hours recommended) or on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender enough to shred.
  5. Shred and Mix: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce so it is evenly coated.
  6. Season and Serve: Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve the BBQ chicken on buns with coleslaw or your preferred sides.

Notes

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for best results, but thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness.
  • If you like spicier BBQ, add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce to the BBQ sauce mixture.
  • Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Serve with coleslaw and pickles for a classic BBQ sandwich experience.

Keywords: Crockpot BBQ Chicken, Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken, Shredded BBQ Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Slow Cooker Dinner

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