Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of BBQ Chicken made effortlessly in your crockpot. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken simmered in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. Serve it with rice, in sandwiches, or on tacos for a versatile meal option that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Layer half of the sliced onion at the bottom of the crockpot. Place chicken breasts on top and cover with remaining onion.
- Pour BBQ sauce over chicken, sprinkle brown sugar and cayenne pepper.
- Drizzle apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred cooked chicken with two forks and mix back into the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment by adding your favorite spices or vegetables to enhance flavor. For a sweeter twist, consider adding pineapple chunks. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.