Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken slow-cooked in Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce with honey and spices for a juicy, flavorful 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

# Method:

01 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
02 - Whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth.
03 - Pour sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and is tender throughout.
05 - Remove chicken, shred with two forks, return to slow cooker, and stir to coat with sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Set it and forget it cooking that delivers restaurant flavor with almost zero effort
  • The chicken becomes impossibly tender, practically falling apart at the mere suggestion of a fork
  • Perfect for meal prep Sundays or feeding a crowd without being tied to the stove
02 -
  • The sauce will thin out during cooking but thickens back up beautifully once you shred the chicken and let it sit for a few minutes
  • Using chicken on the bone instead of boneless breasts adds even more flavor, though you will need to remove the bones before serving
  • This recipe doubles perfectly if you are feeding a crowd or want leftovers for lunch throughout the week
03 -
  • Line your slow cooker with a disposable liner for cleanup that takes literally five seconds
  • If the sauce is too thick after cooking, stir in a tablespoon of water or chicken broth
  • For the crispest edges, transfer shredded chicken to a baking sheet and broil for 3 to 4 minutes before serving

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