How to Make Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to weeknight meals, it can be difficult to find the time and energy to cook a delicious and satisfying dinner. That's where the slow cooker comes in. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a mouthwatering meal that the whole family will love. One of our favorite slow cooker recipes is for BBQ chicken – tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor.

Using a slow cooker for BBQ chicken is a game-changer. Not only does it require minimal effort and ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste (Optional)
  • 8 sandwich rolls, split

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 sandwiches

  • Place chicken breasts into the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, stir together ketchup, maple syrup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce until mixture is well blended. Pour over chicken.
  • Cook on Low for 6 hours. Shred chicken with 2 forks, then cook for 30 more minutes. Serve shredded chicken and sauce spooned into sandwich rolls.
  • Nutrition

    589 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 1234mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 90g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 224mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 533mg