Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken (Print Version)
Tender chicken slow-cooked in sweet BBQ sauce with honey and aromatic spices for a saucy, crowd-pleasing 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
# How to Make It:
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.
03 - Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
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 caramelizes into something that tastes like it simmered all day even though you barely lifted a finger
- Leftovers somehow taste better the next time around, making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
- The sauce thickens up beautifully as it cooks, so don't be alarmed if it looks thin at the start
- Chicken thighs work even better if you want extra juiciness and don't mind bones
03 -
- Don't lift the lid too often while it cooks—every peek adds about 15 minutes to the cooking time
- If the sauce is too thick after cooking, stir in a tablespoon of water or chicken broth