Are you looking for a meal that is both easy to prepare and delicious? Then slow cooker BBQ chicken is just what you are looking for. This recipe is ideal for those busy weeknights, family gatherings, or potluck dinners.
Using a slow cooker is great when you are pressed for time. Combine your ingredients together in the morning before work. When you come home you will have a delicious meal waiting for you.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- This meal cooks while you take care of the business of your day.
- BBQ Chicken is a delicious meal that your family is sure to love.
- The meal can be served in a variety of ways including sandwiches, tacos, and nachos just to name a few.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional for extra sweetness)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce.
- Serve the shredded BBQ chicken on buns, over rice, in tacos, or with a side of coleslaw.
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless Chicken Breast
- 1 cup Your Favorite BBQ Sauce
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2` tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce.
- Serve the shredded BBQ chicken on buns, over rice, in tacos, or with a side of coleslaw.
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Final Thoughts:
BBQ chicken can also be made ahead of time. You can store it in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can also try different types of BBQ sauce to create a variety of flavors. You can try a smoky, spicy, or a honey BBQ sauce. Whatever you decide, this meal is bound to become your family’s favorite.