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Crockpot BBQ Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

This Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe offers a deliciously tender and flavorful chicken dish made easy with slow cooking and finishing with a crispy oven bake. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or as a hearty main, it blends savory garlic and onions with tangy barbecue sauce for a crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients

Chicken and Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup red onion (finely diced)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Sauce Mixture: In the slow cooker container, whisk together the water, 1 cup of barbecue sauce, sea salt, minced garlic, and diced red onion until combined.
  2. Add Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the sauce mixture, turning them to coat evenly in the sauce.
  3. Slow Cook Chicken: Cook the chicken on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours until the chicken is fork-tender and can be easily shredded. Rotate the chicken breasts halfway through cooking for even cooking.
  4. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the cooker and shred using two forks directly in the crockpot, on a cutting board, or use a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed for 30-60 seconds for quick shredding.
  5. Return and Cook Shredded Chicken: Place the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and cook on low for 1 hour or high for 30 minutes. Ten minutes before the end of this cooking time, preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
  6. Transfer to Loaf Pan: Using tongs, transfer the shredded chicken to a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  7. Add Remaining BBQ Sauce: Stir in the remaining ½ cup barbecue sauce with the shredded chicken to combine well.
  8. Bake for Crispy Top: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top of the chicken is crispy and slightly caramelized.
  9. Serve: Serve warm as a filling for sandwiches, topping on salads, or enjoy as desired.

Notes

  • For juicier chicken, avoid lifting the lid during slow cooking.
  • Use your favorite barbecue sauce brand or homemade sauce to customize flavor.
  • If slower cooking on low for 6 hours, shredding the chicken might be easier due to extra tenderness.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 4 days and reheat well.
  • For a spicy twist, add chili powder or hot sauce to the BBQ sauce before cooking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/crockpot-bbq-chicken-recipe/