Description
This recipe guides you through making tender, flavorful BBQ chicken in your crockpot, perfect for sandwiches or a main dish. It’s an easy and healthy option for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (18 ounce) bottle BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, chicken broth, and apple cider vinegar.
- Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is easily shredded.
- Remove chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to coat with the BBQ sauce.
- Cook on low for an additional 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve warm on buns, with rice, or as desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a richer flavor.
- This recipe is great for meal prepping. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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