Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken slow-cooked in Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce with honey and spices for a flavorful, effortless main dish.
# 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 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are covered.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Remove chicken, shred with two forks, return to crockpot, and stir to coat with sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce creates this incredible glaze that coats every single bite
- Pretty much impossible to mess up even on your busiest days
- Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day
02 -
- Chicken breasts can vary wildly in size so check for doneness around the 4 hour mark to avoid drying them out
- The sauce thickens up beautifully as it cooks so dont worry if it looks thin at the start
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before adding it to help the sauce stick better
- If youre using frozen chicken add about an hour to the cook time