Sweet Baby Rays Crockpot Chicken (Printable)

Tender slow-cooked chicken in sweet tangy barbecue sauce. Perfect fuss-free family meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)

→ Sauce

02 - 1 1/2 cups Sweet Baby Ray's 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

# How to Cook:

01 - Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
03 - Pour sauce mixture evenly over chicken breasts, ensuring all pieces are completely coated.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 4-6 hours, or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and is very tender.
05 - For shredded chicken, use two forks to shred meat directly in the slow cooker, then stir to coat evenly with sauce.
06 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives if desired. Pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, buns, or roasted vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's practically foolproof and comes out juicy every single time
  • The sauce becomes this incredible sticky glaze that coats every bite
  • You can shred it for sandwiches or leave it whole for easy plating
02 -
  • Different crockpots run at different temperatures, so start checking at the 4 hour mark
  • The sauce will thicken considerably in the last hour of cooking, which is exactly what you want
  • If your chicken breasts are especially thick, they might need an extra hour beyond the minimum time
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before adding it to the crockpot for better sauce adhesion
  • Don't lift the lid during cooking time or you'll add precious minutes to the overall process

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