Sweet Baby Ray's Slow Cooker Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken slow-cooked in Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce with honey, garlic, and spices for a flavorful, effortless meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Sauce
02 - 1 1/2 cups Sweet Baby Ray's Original Barbecue Sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
05 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
09 - Fresh chopped parsley
# Directions:
01 - Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Whisk together Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
03 - Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are covered.
04 - Cover and cook on low setting for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and is tender throughout.
05 - Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir thoroughly to coat with sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce caramelizes into something that tastes like you spent hours over a grill instead of minutes at the counter
- Leftovers make the most incredible barbecue chicken sandwiches the next day
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- Cheaper chicken breasts can turn stringy and dry—spring for good quality meat or switch to thighs
- Opening the lid too often lets heat escape and adds up to 30 minutes of cooking time
03 -
- Line your slow cooker with a removable liner for cleanup that takes literally seconds
- Shred the chicken right in the cooker if you don't mind getting your hands a little messy