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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe offers a deliciously tender and flavorful chicken dish made effortlessly in your slow cooker. With a smoky spice rub combined with sweet BBQ sauce and tangy apple cider vinegar, the chicken is cooked low and slow until juicy and perfect for shredding. Ideal for busy days, this comforting meal is perfect served on buns, over rice, or alongside your favorite sides.

Ingredients

Chicken and Spice Mix

  • 1 kilogram (2 lb) chicken breast (approximately 3 large chicken breasts)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, turning them to coat both sides thoroughly with the seasoning.
  2. Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour the BBQ sauce and apple cider vinegar over the seasoned chicken. Gently mix the ingredients together in the slow cooker to ensure the chicken is well coated with the sauce mixture.
  3. Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the chicken on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours. Cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  4. Shred and Serve: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly inside the slow cooker. Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm as desired or store for later use.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use a smoky BBQ sauce.
  • Shredded chicken can be used in sandwiches, tacos, salads, or as a main dish.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
  • Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts for a juicier texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/slow-cooker-bbq-chicken-recipe/