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A Crockpot BBQ chicken sandwich on a poppy and sesame seed bun with fresh lettuce.

Crockpot BBQ Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 394 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • In the slow cooker, whisk together BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
    Combining ingredients for Crockpot BBQ Chicken in a slow cooker.
  • Nestle the chicken breasts into the sauce mixture, turning to coat them evenly.
    Seasoned raw chicken breasts in a slow cooker with marinade.
  • Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The chicken is ready when it shreds easily with a fork.
    Seasoned raw chicken breasts in a slow cooker with marinade.
  • Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir it into the sauce to soak up all the flavors. Serve warm.
    A hand lifting the lid off a slow cooker containing Crockpot BBQ chicken breasts in sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 43gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 970mgFiber: 1g
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