Description
Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken is the perfect solution for busy weeknights and family gatherings. This dish features tender chicken that simmers in a rich, tangy barbecue sauce, creating a delightful meal with minimal effort. Ideal for meal prep, you can enjoy leftovers throughout the week or serve this versatile dish in various ways—over rice, in sandwiches, or even as tacos. With just a few ingredients and the magic of slow cooking, you’ll have a hearty dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well blended.
- Place chicken in the Crockpot and pour the sauce mixture over it to coat evenly.
- Cover the Crockpot and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken directly in the Crockpot using a fork or shredder and mix into the sauce.
- Serve hot over rice, in sandwiches, or with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on LOW (3 hours on HIGH)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg