Description
Dive into comfort with slow cooker bbq chicken breast, a mouthwatering dish that promises tender, juicy flavor in every bite. Minimal effort yields maximum satisfaction, making this recipe a weeknight hero you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (907 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, for depth of flavor)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for tang)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Nestle chicken breasts evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce in a mixing bowl until ingredients are thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Coating Process: Generously drench chicken breasts with the prepared sauce, rotating pieces to guarantee complete and uniform coverage.
- Slow Cooking: Secure the lid and set slow cooker to low temperature, allowing chicken to simmer gently for 6-7 hours or alternatively use high setting for 3-4 hours until meat becomes tender and effortlessly separates with minimal pressure from a fork.
- Finishing Touch: Utilize two forks to meticulously shred chicken directly within the cooking liquid, then thoroughly incorporate the shredded meat with remaining sauce to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Serving Suggestions: Present the succulent BBQ chicken as a versatile filling for buns, alongside rice, wrapped in tacos, or accompanied by fresh vegetables for a delectable meal.
Notes
- Adjust barbecue sauce sweetness by balancing brown sugar and vinegar to prevent overly sweet or tangy results.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Avoid overcooking to prevent dry chicken; check internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety without losing tenderness.
- Experiment with different barbecue sauce brands or add a splash of hot sauce for personalized depth and kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg