Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken Recipe
This Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken recipe is an easy, flavorful dish perfect for busy days. Juicy chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a tangy and sweet BBQ sauce blend, resulting in tender, shreddable chicken that pairs wonderfully with rice, sandwiches, or your favorite sides. With minimal prep and a delicious homemade sauce mix, this crockpot recipe is a convenient and crowd-pleasing meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce Mixture
- 1 bottle (about 18 oz) Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle the chicken breasts evenly with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil. Stir well to create a smooth, balanced sauce.
- Arrange the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the crockpot in a single layer for even cooking.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated for maximum flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Set the crockpot to low and cook for 4 to 6 hours, or set it to high and cook for 2 to 3 hours. Cook until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred and mix: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Stir the shredded chicken with the sauce to absorb all the flavors evenly.
- Serve: Serve the BBQ shredded chicken hot over rice, stuffed in sandwiches, or alongside your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier texture if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar according to your preferred sweetness.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the BBQ mixture.
- Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 chicken breast with sauce)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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