Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken (Print View)
Tender chicken slow-cooked in Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce with honey and spices for an effortlessly delicious main dish.
# What You 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 Tips:
01 -
- It's practically impossible to mess up, making it perfect for those days when you need a win in the kitchen
- The sauce transforms into something rich and caramelized that tastes like it simmered all day
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- I once forgot to add the honey and the sauce was still delicious, but that little sweetness really makes it special
- Chicken thighs work even better than breasts if you want extra juicy meat that stands up to longer cooking
03 -
- Don't lift the lid too often—every peek adds about 15 minutes to the cooking time
- If the sauce seems too thin at the end, remove the chicken and let the sauce simmer on high uncovered until it thickens