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Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Tender Crockpot BBQ Chicken That's Effortlessly Delicious

Crockpot BBQ Chicken is a flavorful, effortless dish that brings the summer cookout experience home, perfect for any busy weeknight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Simmering Time 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 3 lbs Boneless Chicken Breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Your favorite type
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute with white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce is a suitable substitute
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can also work
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used as a substitute
For Enhanced Flavor
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Optional
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust based on spice preference
For Serving
  • 6 pieces Hamburger Buns Consider whole grain or gluten-free options
  • 2 cups Coleslaw Optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Chop one medium onion and layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Place 2-3 boneless chicken breasts on top of the chopped onions.
  4. Whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  5. Pour the prepared BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken breasts.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  7. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it.
  8. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the remaining BBQ sauce.
  9. Serve on hamburger buns with optional coleslaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Utilize any leftover Crockpot BBQ Chicken in tacos, salads, or stuffed peppers for easy meals later.

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