When life gets busy but you still crave a mouthwatering meal, your slow cooker is here to save the day. With just three core ingredients and a sprinkle of patience, you’ll end up with tender chicken bathed in rich BBQ sauce. This easy recipe not only frees up your time but also delivers a family-pleasing dish with minimal effort.
👉Ingredients:
↪️2 lbs (about 900 g) boneless, skinless chicken (breasts or thighs)
↪️1 (18 oz/510 ml) bottle Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce (or your favorite BBQ sauce)
↪️¼ cup (60 ml) chicken broth or water (optional, for extra juiciness)
👉Directions:
✅️1. Prep the Slow Cooker: Lightly spray the insert of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray (optional).
✅️2. Add the Chicken: Place the 2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken (breasts or thighs) in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
✅️3. Mix the Sauce (Optional Boost): In a small bowl, whisk together the 18 oz BBQ sauce, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp onion powder until smooth.
✅️4. Pour Over Chicken: Pour the BBQ sauce mixture (or just the straight BBQ sauce if you prefer) over the chicken. Then add ¼ cup chicken broth or water if you want extra saucy, juicy meat.
✅️5. Cover & Cook:
🔹️Low setting: Cook for 4–6 hours
🔹️High setting: Cook for 2½–3½ hours
◾️The chicken is done when it’s tender enough to pull apart easily with two forks.
✅️6. Shred the Chicken: Using two forks, remove the chicken pieces and shred them directly in the slow cooker, or shred on a cutting board then return to the sauce.
✅️7. Stir & Heat Through: Mix the shredded chicken thoroughly with the sauce, then let it sit for 5–10 minutes on the warm setting to absorb more flavor.
✅️8. Serve: Spoon the BBQ chicken onto hamburger buns, tortillas, rice bowls, salads, or enjoy straight from the slow cooker.
✅️9. Store Leftovers: Cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of broth if needed.
👉5 Tips:
▶️1. Choose Your Cut
◾️Thighs: More flavorful and forgiving.
◾️Breasts: Leaner and milder, but watch cooking time to avoid drying out.
▶️2. Boost the Flavor
Mix in 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp onion powder into the BBQ sauce before pouring.
▶️3. Control the Juiciness
Skip the broth for a thicker sauce or add the full ¼ cup for extra moist chicken.
▶️4. Cooking Times
🔹️Low: 4–6 hours
🔹️High: 2½–3½ hours
Shred and stir once the chicken is fall-apart tender.
▶️5. Serving & Storage
Serve on buns, tacos, salads, or over rice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
🔸️This three-ingredient slow-cooker BBQ chicken recipe is the ultimate time-saver for busy weeknights or weekend meal prep. It delivers big on flavor with practically zero fuss—get ready for a new family favorite you’ll turn to again and again!
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