This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Hack Will Make Your Taste Buds Dance
This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Hack Will Make Your Taste Buds Dance
Ever feel like your BBQ chicken game needs a serious upgrade? Get ready to have your mind blown with this ridiculously easy slow cooker trick!
I used to think I made a mean BBQ chicken. Slap some sauce on, toss it on the grill, call it a day. Boy, was I living in flavor poverty.
This slow cooker method will make you the BBQ chicken champion of your neighborhood. Your friends will beg for your secret. Little do they know, your Crock-Pot is doing all the heavy lifting!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken (breasts or thighs)
- 1 (18 oz) bottle thick BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp each: chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
The Magic Method
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Whisk together all ingredients (except chicken) in your slow cooker.
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Season chicken with salt and pepper, then nestle it into the sauce.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
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Shred that tender chicken with two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
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Prepare for flavor explosion in 3…2…1…
The Secret to Saucy Success
Here’s where the magic happens – using a thick BBQ sauce prevents watery, flavorless chicken. The slow cooking process infuses every fiber of meat with rich, tangy goodness.
Pro tip: Sweet Baby Ray’s is our go-to for maximum flavor impact.
Serving Suggestions
This versatile chicken is the Swiss Army knife of your meal prep arsenal:
- Classic sandwich on a soft bun
- Loaded nachos
- BBQ chicken pizza
- Stuffed in a baked potato
- Piled high on a salad
The possibilities are endless!
So ditch the grill and let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting. Your taste buds (and dinner guests) will thank you.
Hi, I'm Benjamin. I love cooking, long walks, and my girlfriend! Here you’ll find simple and delicious recipes that you can make in 30 minutes or less.