Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken (Printable)
Juicy chicken slow-cooked in tangy barbecue sauce with honey and spices for an easy, flavorful meal.
# What You 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 - Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
03 - Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
04 - Cover and cook on low setting for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Remove cooked chicken, shred using two forks, return to slow cooker, and stir to coat with sauce. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Five minutes of prep time means you can set it and forget it until dinner
- The sauce creates this impossibly sticky glaze that makes everyone think you spent hours over the stove
- Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day
02 -
- Opening the lid during cooking adds 15-20 minutes each time so resist the urge to check on things
- The sauce will look thin at first but thickens beautifully as it cooks down with the chicken juices
- Cooking on high for too long can make the chicken stringy so low and slow is really the way to go here
03 -
- Chicken thighs work even better than breasts if you don't mind deboning later
- Line your slow cooker with a parchment paper sling for easier cleanup