Crock Pot Chicken Barbecue
Juicy, tender, and infused with bold, smoky-sweet flavors, this Crock Pot Chicken Barbecue recipe is the ultimate hands-off dinner sensation. Perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekend meals, this slow cooker dish combines succulent boneless, skinless chicken breasts with a rich, tangy barbecue sauce enhanced by brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a blend of savory spices like garlic and onion powder. With just 10 minutes of prep time, your crock pot works its magic, creating melt-in-your-mouth chicken that’s easy to shred and perfect for sandwiches, rice bowls, or pairing with your favorite sides. Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue vibe or seeking comfort food with minimal effort, this no-fail recipe is as flavorful as it is effortless!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of a crock pot in a single layer.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the ingredients are well mixed.
Pour the barbecue sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Check the chicken after the designated cooking time to ensure it is cooked through and tender. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it using two forks, or leave the breasts whole if you prefer.
Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir it into the sauce to coat evenly. Let it sit in the sauce for an additional 10-15 minutes on the warm setting to absorb more flavor.
Serve the barbecue chicken hot on sandwich buns, over rice, or alongside your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 7377 mg | 321% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.2 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 198.7 g | ||
| Protein | 221.0 g | 442% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 3177 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
