Sweet Baby Rays Crockpot Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender slow-cooked chicken in sweet barbecue sauce
# 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
# Step-by-Step:
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 -
- Set it and forget it convenience that makes weeknight dinners feel like Sunday supper
- The chicken becomes impossibly tender almost melting in your mouth
- That perfect balance of sweet tangy and smoky flavors everyone fights over
02 -
- Check your barbecue sauce label for hidden gluten if that matters for your household
- The chicken keeps cooking even after you shred it so dont panic if it seems too tender
- Leftovers actually taste better the next day when the flavors have time to really mingle
03 -
- Dont lift the lid during cooking time or you will add 30 minutes to your cook
- If the sauce seems too thick add a splash of water or chicken broth
- A splash of liquid smoke can trick everyone into thinking this came from a smoker