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Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Crockpot BBQ Chicken is an easy meal prep recipe. It includes five ingredients that require you to dump, stir and cook. Shred the chicken to use it in everything from bbq chicken salad, sliders, wraps, and more.

Prep Time15

Cook Time3

Total Time3 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 152kcal

Author: Davinah

Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts raw, boneless and skinless
3 tbsp BBQ Seasoning click for my homemade recipe
⅔ cup BBQ Sauce hickory or Kansas-city style work best
⅓ cup Chicken Broth or Zevia Cola
1 tbsp Avocado oil

Instructions

Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
Add the chicken breasts to the crockpot.
Add the spices, BBQ sauce, broth, and avocado oil to the chicken breasts.
Use tongs to mix to coat.
Cover and slow cook on low for 3 hours.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Shred the meat.
Return the chicken to the sauce. Turn off your slow cooker since the meat is cooked through.

Notes

Keep the chicken juicy: a little avocado oil helps prevent the chicken breasts from drying out. You don't need it when making crockpot bbq chicken with other cuts.
Liquid options: I like using Zevia Cola because it tastes just like regular cola but isn’t, so it adds sweetness without extra sugar. Regular cola or chicken broth work well too.
Seasoning made simple: Homemade BBQ dry rub gives the best flavor, but store-bought mixes work as well. Start with about 1 tbsp per pound and adjust after cooking if needed.
Check for tenderness: The chicken is perfectly cooked when it shreds easily with a fork
Protein swaps: While chicken breasts are perfect for shredding, you can also make other cuts of bbq chicken in the crockpot too. Try my Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings, Crockpot BBQ Chicken Legs, BBQ Chicken Quarters, and Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs

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