Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken Recipe
Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken is a slow-cooked, BBQ-flavored chicken dish that combines the rich, sweet, and tangy notes of Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce with tender, juicy chicken. This versatile dish is perfect for family dinners, meal prepping, or serving as a filling for sandwiches, sliders, or wraps.
Equipment
- Crock Pot
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Skillet (optional)
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce or more, depending on preference
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey optional
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder.
- Optional: Sear the chicken in a hot skillet with a little oil until golden brown.
- Place sliced onions at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the chicken on top of the onions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and brown sugar/honey (if using). Mix well.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Cook on Low for 4-5 hours, or on High for 2-3 hours.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Serve the chicken over rice, in sandwiches, or with your favorite sides.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños to the sauce mixture.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little chicken broth to reach the desired consistency.