Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    6 hrs 30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    6 hrs 35 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    1.4K

Transform ordinary chicken into a flavor-packed sensation with this effortless slow cooker BBQ chicken recipe. Perfect for pulled chicken sandwiches, this dish combines sweet, tangy, and smoky notes for an unforgettable meal. Let your slow cooker do the work!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    90 g
  • Cholesterol
    59 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    34 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    1234 mg
  • Sugar
    24 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Place chicken breasts in the base of a slow cooker. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the ketchup, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and hot pepper sauce until thoroughly combined. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 6 hrs Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low heat for 6 hours, or on High heat for 3 hours. (Cooking time: 3-6 hours)

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Recipe View 10 mins Once the chicken is cooked through and tender, use two forks to shred it directly in the slow cooker, allowing it to soak up the flavorful sauce. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 30 mins After shredding, continue to cook the chicken on Low for an additional 30 minutes to allow the shredded chicken to further absorb the sauce. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Spoon the shredded BBQ chicken generously onto the split sandwich rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy!

For an even richer flavor, consider browning the chicken breasts in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and hot pepper sauce to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
Feel free to experiment with different types of mustard, such as stone-ground or honey mustard, to customize the flavor profile.
This recipe also works well with chicken thighs for a more flavorful and juicy result.
Serve with your favorite BBQ sides, such as coleslaw, potato salad, or corn on the cob.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 470 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Deangelo Russel

    I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and it was so tender and juicy!

  • Brandon Zulauf

    I added a tablespoon of brown sugar for extra sweetness and it was a hit!

  • Cielo Carter

    My family loves this! The perfect balance of sweet and spicy.

  • Abdiel Simonis

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! So easy and the flavor is amazing.

  • Yvonne Hammes

    Easy to follow and delicious! Will definitely make this again.

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