Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken (Print version)
Tender slow-cooked chicken in sweet BBQ sauce with honey and spices. Ready in 4 hours for an effortless dinner.
# What goes in:
→ 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
# Cooking steps:
01 - Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a bowl until fully combined.
03 - Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
04 - Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours or on high heat for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Remove the cooked chicken and shred using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat thoroughly with the sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- Set it and forget it cooking that delivers restaurant flavor
- The sauce caramelizes into something magical after hours of slow cooking
02 -
- Cheap BBQ sauces can turn overly sweet so stick with a brand you trust
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts if you have the extra time to trim them
03 -
- Don't lift the lid too often or you'll add precious cooking time
- If the sauce seems too thin after cooking leave the lid off for the last 30 minutes