Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken (Printable)
Tender slow-cooked chicken in Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce with honey and spices
# What You'll 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
# How-to Steps:
01 - Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth.
03 - Pour sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until chicken is tender and reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Transfer chicken to a cutting board, shred using two forks, return to slow cooker, and stir to coat with sauce. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- The sauce caramelizes into this sticky, finger-licking situation that tastes like you spent hours babysitting a grill
- It's practically foolproof even on your most chaotic weekdays
- Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day
02 -
- The sauce will thicken up beautifully as it cooks, so don't panic if it looks thin at the start
- Every slow cooker runs a bit different, so check for doneness around the 4-hour mark on your first try
- That pinch of smoked paprika, while optional, is what makes people think you've been smoking meat all day
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before adding it to the pot, the sauce clings better that way
- Don't lift the lid too often, you're letting out precious heat and flavor
- If you've got the time, searing the chicken first adds this gorgeous depth