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Description
Easy and flavorful slow cooker BBQ chicken recipe.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Serve hot on buns or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg