Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken slow-cooked in sweet barbecue sauce with honey and spices for an easy, flavorful main dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Sauce
02 - 1 1/2 cups Sweet Baby Ray's Original Barbecue Sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
05 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
09 - Fresh chopped parsley
# How to Make It:
01 - Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth.
03 - Pour sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and is tender throughout.
05 - Remove chicken, shred using two forks, return to slow cooker, and stir to coat thoroughly. Serve hot with fresh parsley garnish if desired.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- The chicken practically falls apart with just a fork, making it perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or eating straight from the bowl
- Four ingredients and zero cooking skills required, yet it tastes like you spent all day tending a grill
02 -
- The first time I made this, I lifted the lid too often to check on it and added an extra hour to the cooking time
- Using chicken thighs instead of breasts will give you even more flavor and practically foolproof juiciness
03 -
- Spray your slow cooker insert with cooking spray first, or thank yourself later while scrubbing dried sauce
- If the sauce seems too thin at the end, remove the lid and cook on high for 15 minutes to reduce