Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken (Printable view)
Tender chicken slow-cooked in Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce with honey and spices for a saucy, 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
# Steps:
01 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot 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 the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are covered.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Remove chicken, shred with two forks, return to crockpot, and stir to coat with sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Set it and forget it cooking that delivers massive flavor with zero stress
- The chicken becomes impossibly tender, practically shredding itself
02 -
- Cheaper chicken breasts actually work better here since the long cooking time tenderizes everything beautifully
- Using thighs instead of breasts will give you even more juicy, forgiving results
03 -
- Double the sauce if you love things extra saucy like we do
- Line your slow cooker with a removable liner for the easiest cleanup ever