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Crockpot BBQ Chicken: Juicy, Tender, and Irresistibly Smoky!


  • Author: Jessica
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

This Crockpot BBQ Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that boasts a tender, juicy texture and a smoky, tangy flavor profile. The chicken falls apart effortlessly, enveloped in a rich, sweet barbecue sauce that tantalizes the taste buds with every bite.


Ingredients

  • Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • BBQ Sauce: 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce
  • Onion: 1 medium onion, sliced
  • Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
  • Brown Sugar: 2 tablespoons
  • Apple Cider Vinegar: 2 tablespoons
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon
  • Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Place the sliced onion at the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken breasts on top of the onions in the crockpot.
  4. Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
  6. Once cooked, shred the chicken in the sauce and mix well before serving.

Notes

  • This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months; reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
  • For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: main-dishes
  • Method: slow cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (about 1 cup shredded chicken)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 12 grams
  • Sodium: 600 milligrams
  • Fat: 5 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 1 gram
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 20 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Protein: 40 grams
  • Cholesterol: 100 milligrams

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