Description
Indulge in the succulent flavors of homemade Crockpot BBQ Chicken, a dish that promises to delight family and friends with effortless preparation and mouth-watering taste. This recipe features juicy, tender chicken breasts simmered in your favorite barbecue sauce, creating a perfect blend of sweetness and tang. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this versatile dish can be served on buns for sandwiches, over rice, or as a protein-packed topping for salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your choice)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry. Place in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle onion powder and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Distribute minced garlic over the seasoned chicken.
- Pour barbecue sauce and soy sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
- Shred the chicken with two forks, mix it into the remaining sauce, and serve.
Notes
– Customize your BBQ sauce by choosing sweet, smoky, or spicy varieties to match your taste preferences.
– Serve with rice, crusty bread, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
– For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 75mg