What BBQ sauce is best?

We like to use a sweet, dark sauce for this recipe but you could use your favorite brand or flavor.

How long should I cook the chicken?

Cook your chicken for 6 - 8 hours on low or 3 - 4 hours on high, until the chicken is cooked through to 165°F. The easiest way to tell if your chicken is cooked is with an instant read thermometer. This one is our favorite (and it has 30,000+ reviews)!

Can I make this without the crockpot?

Yep, you sure can: cook your chicken in the oven at 425°F for about 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Shred it and then toss it with the sauce. Sometimes you'll need a little more BBQ sauce with this method.

Crockpot BBQ Chicken — Her Wholesome Kitchen

Description

This crockpot BBQ chicken is an easy way to make pulled chicken that's mouthwateringly good with minimal effort. It's chicken breasts that are slow cooked in a simple mix of BBQ sauce and seasonings.

Ingredients

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3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 - 5 breasts)
2 cups BBQ sauce
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder

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Instructions

Make the sauce: add all of the sauce ingredients to a small bowl and stir to mix: BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika and onion powder.
Add to crockpot: place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over them and toss to coat. Arrange the chicken breasts so that they are in a single layer, if possible.
Cook: cook on low for 6 - 8 hours or high for 3 - 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through to 165°F.
Serve: remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with 2 forks or your fingers into bite-sized pieces. Return it to the slow cooker and toss until it’s coated in the sauce. Serve plain or on a bun.

Notes

BBQ Sauce: I use a dark, sweet sauce for this recipe but you can swap it out for your favorite brand and flavor of sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Keywords: bbq, chicken, crockpot, pulled, shredded, slow cooker