Description
This Crockpot BBQ Chicken Recipe is a game-changer for busy weeknights and casual gatherings alike. With just five simple ingredients, you can create tender, flavorful pulled chicken that’s perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or salads. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, resulting in juicy, delicious BBQ chicken every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Step 2: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Step 3: Pour the BBQ mixture over the chicken to cover completely.
- Step 4: Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours or on low for 4–6 hours until tender.
- Step 5: Shred the chicken with two forks in the slow cooker or on a plate, then return it to mix with the sauce.
- Step 6: Serve as desired in sandwiches, tacos, or salads.
Notes
For the best results, shred the chicken while warm to help it absorb more sauce. This recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg