Description
This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken is the epitome of easy, delicious comfort food. Tender chicken breasts or thighs slow-cooked in a smoky, tangy BBQ sauce, making for a perfectly juicy meal with minimal effort. Whether served on a bun, over rice, or alongside your favorite sides, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish everyone will love!
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
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1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar (optional, for sweetness)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
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1/2 cup water or chicken broth (for extra moisture)
Instructions
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Place the chicken breasts (or thighs) in the bottom of your slow cooker.
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In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey or brown sugar (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper (if using), and water or chicken broth.
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Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
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Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
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Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the remaining sauce.
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Serve on buns, over rice, or with your favorite sides. Optionally, garnish with extra BBQ sauce and fresh parsley.
Notes
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This recipe works well with both chicken breasts and thighs. Thighs will have a slightly richer flavor and more moisture.
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If you like extra saucy BBQ chicken, you can add more BBQ sauce before serving.
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For a bit of extra flavor, you can throw in some sliced onions or bell peppers before cooking.
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Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (slow cooker on low)
- Category: Main Course, Comfort Food, Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American