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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Jack
  • Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe features tender, juicy boneless chicken breasts slow-cooked in a flavorful blend of barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal, the shredded chicken absorbs all the rich, tangy flavors, making it ideal for sandwiches, tacos, or served over rice.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 900 grams Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground Black Pepper, to taste

BBQ Sauce Mixture

  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Italian Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Season both sides of each chicken breast evenly with salt and ground black pepper according to your taste preferences.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the prepared barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker. Using a spatula or spoon, mix gently to ensure each chicken breast is completely covered by the sauce.
  4. Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the chicken on the high setting for 3 to 3.5 hours. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender enough to shred easily.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Carefully remove one chicken breast at a time and shred it in a bowl using the backs of two forks. Once all chicken breasts are shredded, return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Warm and Infuse Flavors: Set the slow cooker to the warm setting and let the shredded chicken soak in the BBQ juices for 10 to 15 minutes to absorb all the flavors before serving.

Notes

  • For spicier BBQ chicken, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or chili powder to the sauce mixture.
  • This recipe works well with chicken thighs if you prefer darker meat with extra moisture.
  • Leftover BBQ chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Serve with coleslaw, in sandwiches, or over rice for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: slow cooker BBQ chicken, shredded BBQ chicken, easy slow cooker recipes, barbecue chicken breasts, slow cooker chicken recipes

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