Sweet Baby Rays Crockpot Chicken (Printable Version)

Tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce for a perfect, fuss-free meal the whole family will love.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 2 pounds)

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Place chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
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 thoroughly 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 slow cooker, then stir to coat with sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce becomes this incredible glaze that clings to every bite, no complicated reduction needed
  • Seven hours of hands-off time means you can forget about it until dinner smells amazing
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better, like the sauce had time to really make friends with the chicken
02 -
  • The sauce will thin out during cooking but thickens back up beautifully if you let it sit for a few minutes before serving
  • Shredding the chicken in the crockpot instead of on a plate means you dont lose any of that precious sauce
03 -
  • Dont be tempted to crank the heat to high to speed things up, the chicken stays juicier on low and slow
  • If your sauce looks too thin at the end, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes to let some liquid evaporate

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