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    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

    Published: Mar 18, 2020 · Modified: Apr 15, 2023 by Amanda Cooks & Styles · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken - My super easy slow cooker (crockpot) bbq pulled chicken recipe is made with a delicious homemade sweet and slightly spicy barbecue sauce.

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    Serve slow cooker barbecue chicken on toasty buns for a delicious sandwich, on salads, flatbreads and more!

    Ingredients you need for this recipe:

    • Chicken Thighs or Breasts - boneless, skinless
    • Apple Cider Vinegar
    • Paprika
    • Sriracha - or your favorite hot sauce.
    • Chili Powder
    • Mustard
    • Ketchup
    • Onion- yellow or white
    • Garlic
    • Water
    • Worcestershire Sauce
    • Butter

    Tools to have on hand:

    • Slow Cooker/Crockpot
    • Small Saucepan
    • Spoon
    • Measuring Cups + Spoons

    How to make slow cooker bbq chicken:

    In a small saucepan, add finely chopped onion and butter. Cook over medium heat until onions are tender. Add minced garlic and cook another minute. Add remaining ingredients to the saucepan, except for the chicken, and bring to a low simmer. Simmer until sauce lightly thickens. Remove from heat.

    Add chicken thighs/breasts to your slow cooker and pour barbecue sauce over the chicken (about 1 cup). Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on the high setting for 3-4 hours.

    When finished, using two forks, lightly shred chicken. Enjoy!

    Can I use bottled BBQ Sauce instead of making this barbecue sauce from scratch?

    Yes! If you are on a time crunch or are not feeling up to making the sauce from scratch, please feel free to use your favorite bottled barbecue sauce.

    Easy side dishes to serve with barbecue chicken:

    Creamy Classic Coleslaw

    Simple Mac and Cheese

    Classic American Potato Salad

    Simple Caesar Salad

    What to make with slow cooker BBQ Chicken:

    BBQ Chicken Pizza or Flatbread

    Sandwiches - Layer chicken with coleslaw on toasty buns.

    Quesadillas - Stuff flour tortillas with shredded bbq chicken and cheese.

    Salads - Serve shredded lettuce, top with chicken, ranch dressing, fresh tomatoes, onion, avocado and tortilla chips.

    Stuffed Sweet Potatoes - Baked sweet potatoes top with bbq chicken, chopped green onions, cheese and sour cream.

    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

    Amanda Cooks & Styles
    My super easy slow cooker (crockpot) bbq pulled chicken recipe is made with a delicious homemade sweet and slightly spicy barbecue sauce. 
    5 from 24 votes
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    Total Time 6 hours hrs
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs. chicken thighs/breasts boneless, skinless
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 2 tablespoon yellow onion finely chopped
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ cup water
    • ½ cup ketchup
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 2 teaspoon sriracha
    • ½ tablespoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

    Instructions
     

    • In a small saucepan, add finely chopped onion and butter. Cook over medium heat until onions are tender. Add minced garlic and cook another minute. Add remaining ingredients to the saucepan, except for the chicken, and bring to a low simmer. Simmer until sauce lightly thickens. Remove from heat.
    • Add chicken thighs/breasts to your slow cooker and pour barbecue sauce over the chicken (about 1 cup). Cook on low for 6 hours or on the high setting for 3 hours.
    • When finished, using two forks, lightly shred chicken. Enjoy!
    Keyword crockpot barbecue chicken, crockpot bbq chicken, slow cooker bbq chicken, slow cooker chicken recipe
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