Description
Crockpot BBQ Chicken is the perfect dish for any gathering, offering a delightful combination of tender, juicy chicken infused with rich smoky barbecue flavors. This easy recipe requires minimal prep and is fully customizable, making it ideal for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. Serve it on buns or over rice for a satisfying meal that your family and friends will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Prepare your crockpot by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- Pour in soy sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and onion powder; mix to coat the chicken evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks; stir to combine with juices.
- Serve on buns or over rice, adding extra barbecue sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup shredded chicken (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg