Easy Crockpot BBQ Chicken
A delicious and hassle-free crockpot recipe featuring tender chicken in a tangy BBQ sauce that fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar optional for extra sweetness
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- chopped green onions or parsley for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by rinsing the boneless, skinless chicken breasts under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels and place them in the bottom of your crockpot.
Making the Sauce
- In a medium bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar (if using), salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Cooking
- Pour the seasoned BBQ sauce over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring that the chicken is evenly coated.
- Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Shredding the Chicken
- Once the cooking time is complete, remove the chicken from the crockpot using tongs or a slotted spoon. Shred the chicken with two forks and return it back to the crockpot, mixing it into the remaining BBQ sauce.
Serving
- Serve the BBQ chicken on a bun for a classic BBQ sandwich, over rice, or alongside fresh veggies. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley.
Notes
Use skinless chicken thighs for a juicier result. Feel free to customize the BBQ sauce to your liking. Add vegetables for a complete one-pot meal. Avoid overcooking the chicken and check for doneness with a meat thermometer.