Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe

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This crockpot pulled chicken is so easy to make – everything just goes into the slow cooker without any special prep. It’s fall-apart tender, juicy and delicious. We put it on rolls with our coconut coleslaw and crisp dill pickle chips.

It was sweet, salty, savory and so satisfying. I invited my family over for crockpot bbq chicken sliders and everyone loved them. My son even asked for refills on the chicken (which is a big deal). l’m pretty sure all of the adults had seconds. Great reviews all around on this one! If the picture above hasn’t convinced you yet, the next one will!

This is a great way to make meat for company or your family when you don’t have time to stand over the stove. You can throw everything in your slow cooker before church and it’s ready when you come home. Such a treat! PS. the coleslaw can be made when you start the chicken – just refrigerate it until ready to serve..

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken:

3 lbs (about 5-6 count) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
1 1/2 cups BBQ Sauce (Try Homemade BBQ Sauce or Sweet Baby Rays Honey BBQ)
1/2 medium onion, grated (with juice)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp worchestershire sauce
2 Tbsp brown sugar

How to Make Crockpot BBQ Chicken:

1. Stir together all sauce ingredients in a 5-6 qt slow cooker.

2. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and cook on high 2 to 3 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours. Check on it early since timing can depend on the thickness of your chicken and the size of your slow cooker. It will also cook faster if making a smaller batch. Chicken is done when cooked through to an internal temperature of 167˚F and easy to shred.

3. Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred each breast using two forks. Place shredded chicken back in the crock pot and stir to coat with the yummy sauce

↑↑↑ Wishing I had leftovers…

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe

4.98 from 1287 votes

Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

This slow cooker chicken is so easy to make - everything just goes into the crock pot without any special prep. It's fall-apart tender, juicy and delicious. Serve as is or in buns with the best coconut coleslaw (find the recipe on natashaskitchen.com) and dill pickle chips.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 4 hours hrs

Total Time: 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Ingredients 

US CustomaryMetric

Servings: 8 if used in sandwiches

• 3 lbs chicken breasts, (boneless, skinless)
• 1 1/2 cups BBQ Sauce, I used Sweet Baby Rays Honey BBQ
• 1/2 medium onion, grated (with juice)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

• Stir together all sauce ingredients in a 5-6 qt slow cooker.
• Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or for 6 to 7 hours on low. Check on the chicken earlier if using smaller chicken pieces, if making a smaller batch, or if you know your slow cooker runs hot. Chicken is done when cooked through to an internal temperature of 165˚F and is easy to shred.
• Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred each breast using two forks. Place shredded chicken back in the crock pot and stir to coat with the yummy sauce.

Nutrition Per Serving

317kcal Calories26g Carbs37g Protein7g Fat1g Saturated Fat109mg Cholesterol770mg Sodium781mg Potassium1g Fiber21g Sugar171IU Vitamin A3mg Vitamin C33mg Calcium1mg Iron

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Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe

Amount per Serving

Calories

317

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

7

g

11

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Cholesterol

 

109

mg

36

%

Sodium

 

770

mg

33

%

Potassium

 

781

mg

22

%

Carbohydrates

 

26

g

9

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

21

g

23

%

Protein

 

37

g

74

%

Vitamin A

 

171

IU

3

%

Vitamin C

 

3

mg

4

%

Calcium

 

33

mg

3

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $$

Calories: 317

Serve in buns with the best coconut coleslaw and dill pickle chips. Yum!!