Description
Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings the flavors of summer barbecues right to your dining table. Imagine tender, juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich, tangy barbecue sauce that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy recipe creates a satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with your favorite sides. Whether served in sandwiches, tacos, or over rice, each bite promises a burst of flavor that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: chop onions and mince garlic.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle chopped onions and garlic over the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour sauce mixture over the chicken and onions.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is easily shredded.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg