Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken (Print Version)
Tender chicken slow-cooked in Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce with honey and spices for a juicy, flavorful main dish.
# What You 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
# Directions:
01 - Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
03 - Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is covered.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Remove the chicken and shred using two forks. Return to the slow cooker and stir to coat thoroughly with sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It transforms four ingredients into something that tastes like you spent all day over a stove
- The cleanup is so minimal you might think you forgot to do something
02 -
- Resist the urge to lift the lid during cooking unless absolutely necessary, every peek adds valuable minutes to your cook time
- The sauce will look thinner during cooking but thickens beautifully once you shred the meat and let it rest
03 -
- Spray your crockpot insert with cooking oil before adding the chicken to prevent any stubborn sticking later
- If the sauce seems too thick after cooking, stir in a splash of water or chicken broth until it reaches your preferred consistency