Description
BBQ Chicken in the Crockpot is the ultimate weeknight dinner, combining tender chicken with a tangy, sweet sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe promises juicy, flavorful bites perfect for sandwiches, salads, or served over rice. With minimal prep time, your kitchen will be filled with mouthwatering aromas as it cooks slowly to perfection. Gather your loved ones and enjoy a memorable meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and rinse under cold water; pat dry.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions in a splash of oil until translucent; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce with brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and pour the sauce over them, ensuring even coverage.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F), shred chicken in the pot and stir into the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg