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Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Make this Crockpot BBQ Chicken for an easy and delicious way to prepare flavor-packed shredded chicken, ideal for gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 471 kcal

Equipment

  • 2.5-Qt Crockpot

Ingredients
  

BBQ Sauce Mixture

  • 1.5 cups BBQ sauce Use Stubb's Original for best results.
  • 0.25 cups apple cider vinegar Can substitute with white wine vinegar if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar Reduce if using a sweeter BBQ sauce.
  • 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder

Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts Can be substituted with thighs for a richer flavor.

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder together.
  • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts, covering them fully.
  • Cook the chicken on high for 2-3 hours, or on low for 4-6 hours.
  • Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, or remove to shred and return to the sauce.
  • Give the chicken a good stir to coat it in the sauce.
  • Serve BBQ pulled chicken as sandwiches, tacos, or bowls.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for 4 months. If using frozen chicken, thaw first or cook on LOW for 7-8 hours, or HIGH for 4-6 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5poundCalories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 49gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1371mgPotassium: 1114mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 308IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Crockpot BBQ Chicken, easy recipe, gatherings, pulled chicken, shredded chicken
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