Sweet Baby Rays Crockpot Chicken (Printer-friendly)
Tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in sweet and tangy barbecue sauce for a perfect, fuss-free meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
→ Sauce
02 - 1 1/2 cups Sweet Baby Rays Barbecue Sauce
03 - 1/4 cup honey
04 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
11 - Fresh chopped parsley or chives
# Directions:
01 - Place chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the crockpot.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and very tender (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
05 - Optional: For shredded chicken, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, then stir to coat with sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chicken becomes impossibly tender without any hands-on effort during cooking
- The homemade sauce strikes that perfect balance between sweet and tangy that makes everyone go back for seconds
02 -
- Resist the urge to lift the lid during cooking, every time you do you add 15 to 20 minutes to the cooking time
- The sauce will thicken naturally as it cooks, so dont worry if it looks thin at first
03 -
- Check your barbecue sauce label if you need this to be gluten-free, not all brands are safe
- For extra heat, add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture before pouring