Description
A flavorful and easy Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken breasts with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. This slow-cooked dish is perfect for busy days and makes a delicious meal served over rice, in sandwiches, or with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4–6 chicken breasts
Barbecue Sauce Mix
- 1 bottle Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce (approximately 18 oz)
- ¼ cup vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the Crock Pot, arranging them evenly for uniform cooking.
- Combine the Sauce Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, and garlic powder until well combined and smooth.
- Pour the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the Crock Pot, ensuring each piece is fully coated for maximum flavor.
- Cook: Cover the Crock Pot and set to low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Cook until the chicken is thoroughly cooked, tender, and easily shredded.
- Shred the Chicken: Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken directly in the Crock Pot, mixing it well with the sauce to absorb all the delicious flavors.
- Serve: Serve the shredded barbecue chicken hot over rice, in sandwiches, or alongside your favorite side dishes for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for best results and even cooking.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spiciness according to your preference.
- Leftover shredded chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For a tangier flavor, consider using apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar.
- To make the chicken even more tender, cook on low for the full 7 hours if time allows.
- Serve with coleslaw or pickles for a classic barbecue combination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
