Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken (Printable)

Tender BBQ chicken slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, smoky sauce. Simple prep with big flavor.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return to the slow cooker and stir to coat with sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The chicken becomes impossibly tender, practically falling apart with just a fork
  • Set it and forget it cooking gives you freedom for the rest of your day
  • The sauce caramelizes beautifully in the slow cooker for depth you cannot get from a bottle alone
02 -
  • Cheaper barbecue sauces often contain high fructose corn syrup, so spending a little more on quality ingredients makes a noticeable difference
  • The chicken releases liquid as it cooks, so do not be alarmed if the sauce seems thinner than when you started
  • Letting the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking helps it retain more moisture when you shred it
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry before adding it to help the sauce adhere better during cooking
  • Double the sauce recipe if you want extra for drizzling over rice or dipping on the side

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