Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken slow-cooked in Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce with honey and spices for an effortlessly delicious main dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Sauce
02 - 1 1/2 cups Sweet Baby Ray's Original Barbecue Sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
05 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
09 - Fresh chopped parsley
# Directions:
01 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single, even layer.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring all pieces are coated.
04 - Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir thoroughly to coat with the sauce.
06 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Pairs well with rice, in sandwiches, or alongside roasted vegetables.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce caramelizes perfectly against the slow heat creating those sticky edges everyone fights over
- It requires exactly zero cooking skills and still makes people think you planned something elaborate
02 -
- Chicken breasts can vary wildly in size so use a meat thermometer instead of trusting the timer alone
- The sauce will look thin at first but thickens beautifully as the chicken releases its juices
03 -
- Spray your slow cooker insert with cooking spray before adding the chicken to make cleanup almost effortless
- Line the counter under your slow cooker with towels because that condensation ring can be surprisingly messy