Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken
Transform weeknight dinners with this irresistibly tender Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken, a hassle-free recipe that combines bold flavors with minimal effort. Juicy boneless, skinless chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection in a mouthwatering blend of barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar, seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika for a smoky-sweet kick. The slow cooking process ensures perfectly shredded chicken that soaks up every drop of the tangy-sweet sauce. With just 10 minutes of prep and a set-it-and-forget-it approach, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for busy days. Serve it shredded on sandwich rolls, spooned over fluffy rice, or paired with your favorite sides like coleslaw or cornbread. Ideal for family dinners, meal prep, or summer barbecues, this recipe is a must-try for barbecue lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cups water
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Add the water to the sauce mixture and stir to thin it slightly.
Pour the barbecue sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring all pieces are fully coated.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Alternatively, you can leave the chicken breasts whole if preferred.
If you want thicker barbecue sauce, transfer the liquid from the slow cooker to a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until it reduces to your desired consistency.
Serve the barbecue chicken warm on sandwich rolls, over rice, or alongside your favorite side dishes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 5908 mg | 257% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.3 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 170.2 g | ||
| Protein | 220.5 g | 441% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2877 mg | 61% | |
*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.
