Description
This slow cooker BBQ chicken is easy to prepare and full of flavor, perfect for any gathering or family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kilogram (2lb) chicken breast (approximately 3 large chicken breasts)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the spice mix over the chicken and turn to coat both sides.
- Pour the BBQ sauce and apple cider vinegar over the chicken and gently mix to coat.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and stir it through the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve or store as desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken with the spice mix and BBQ sauce overnight.
- This chicken pairs well with coleslaw or potato salad.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg