Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
This easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken is a delicious and simple pulled chicken recipe. It only needs a handful of ingredients to make and is very customizable. Use this crockpot BBQ chicken for tacos, burritos, salads, sandwiches, and more.
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Servings: 5 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cups BBQ Sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- cornstarch optional: to thicken if needed
Instructions
- Combine the BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until combined.
- Add chicken breasts to the slow cooker and cover with half of the mixed sauce. Use tongs to turn the chicken so it is fully coated.
- Add the rest of sauce on top of the chicken.
- Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 until chicken is tender enough to shred.
- When done, remove the chicken to shred before adding it back to the slow cooker to coat with sauce.
Notes
OPTIONAL: If the BBQ sauce is not as thick as you'd like, you can make a cornstarch slurry with 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp cold water and add it to the bbq sauce. Stir to combine and let the slow cooker run on HIGH so the slurry can combine with the sauce. Stir until thickened to your liking.
OPTIONAL: For crispy shredded chicken, you can transfer the shredded chicken to a sheet pan and broil in the oven for 2-5 minutes on the middle rack, keeping an eye on it throughout. Be sure that the shredded chicken has bbq sauce on it to prevent it from drying out.
TO MEAL PREP: Allow the shredded chicken to cool and transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave.
TO FREEZE: Allow the shredded chicken to cool and transfer to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to three months. Thaw fully before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 1044mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 538IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg