Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken (Print version)
Juicy chicken slow-cooked in sweet BBQ sauce with honey, garlic, and spices for a tender, saucy 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 - Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring all pieces are covered.
04 - Cover and cook on low setting for 4-5 hours or on high setting for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Remove the cooked chicken and shred using two forks. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and stir thoroughly to coat with the sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Dump it all in the crockpot and walk away like the cooking genius you are
- The sauce thickens into something impossibly glossy and finger-licking good
02 -
- The sauce thickens beautifully as it cooks, so don't panic if it looks thin at the start
- Chicken thighs instead of breasts will give you even more juicy, melt-in-your-mouth results
03 -
- Don't lift the lid too often — every peek adds 15-20 minutes to your cook time
- If the sauce reduces too much, a splash of chicken broth brings it back to life