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Chicken with Sweet BBQ Sauce

Tender Chicken with Sweet BBQ Sauce for Effortless Feasts

Easy Crockpot Chicken with Sweet BBQ Sauce is a crowd-pleaser that's both simple and flavorful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Trim any visible fat for a clean bite.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sweet BBQ Sauce Use your favorite variety.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Enhances sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Can be swapped with white wine vinegar.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper For a kick of heat.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Deepens umami flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by trimming any excess fat from the boneless, skinless chicken breasts and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sweet BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Stir until well blended.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken in the crockpot and pour the BBQ sauce mixture over them.
  4. Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken inside the crockpot with two forks and let it soak in the sauce.
  6. Spoon the shredded chicken into serving bowls or toasted buns, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated, maintaining its flavor and tenderness.

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