Irresistible BBQ Chicken Crockpot Recipe for Perfect Weeknights
Tender, juicy BBQ chicken coated in a sweet and smoky sauce, made effortlessly in a crockpot for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and optional apple cider vinegar or cayenne pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Place the chicken in the crockpot and pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the top, ensuring all the chicken pieces are coated.
- Set the crockpot to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be tender and easy to shred.
- About halfway through cooking, give the sauce a quick stir to ensure it’s evenly distributed.
- If you prefer shredded chicken, use two forks to pull the chicken apart once it’s done cooking.
- Spoon the chicken onto plates or buns, drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Stick to the recommended cooking times to keep the chicken moist.’, ‘Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).’, ‘Season the chicken directly before adding the sauce for extra depth.’, ‘Simmer the sauce briefly after cooking if you prefer a thicker consistency.’, ‘Adjust the honey based on the sweetness level of your BBQ sauce.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 30
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