Description
Succulent slow cooker BBQ chicken breast brings Southern comfort straight to your dinner table. Juicy, tender meat glazed with tangy sauce promises a mouthwatering meal that satisfies you with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce and Sweeteners:
- 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Nestle chicken breasts into the slow cooker base, creating an even layer without overcrowding.
- Whisk together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Generously cascade the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece receives a complete and even coating.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set temperature to low, allowing chicken to gently simmer for 6-7 hours, or alternatively use high setting for 3-4 hours until meat becomes fork-tender.
- Once cooking completes, carefully separate chicken using two forks, pulling meat apart into delicate shreds while simultaneously mixing with surrounding sauce.
- Toss shredded chicken to guarantee uniform sauce distribution and maximize flavor absorption.
- Present the succulent BBQ chicken as a versatile filling for sandwiches, atop fluffy rice, inside warm tortillas, or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Choose a low-sodium or homemade barbecue sauce to control sugar and salt intake for health-conscious eaters.
- Swap chicken breasts with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for richer flavor and more tender meat.
- Enhance meal prep by freezing shredded BBQ chicken in portion-sized containers for quick future meals.
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or fresh lime juice at the end to brighten the sauce’s flavor profile and cut through richness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg