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Juicy chicken smothered in barbecue sauce, this Crockpot BBQ Chicken is one of the easiest and most delicious recipes I’ve ever made! I’ve amped up the BBQ flavor by adding brown sugar, garlic and cider vinegar, giving the sauce a deeper, richer flavor that’ll keep you coming back for more. I serve as chicken breasts for an easy weeknight dinner, or as pulled chicken that is super versatile.
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“I made the bbq chicken breast in the crockpot and it was delicious. I was tired of the same old chicken in the air fryer. I will make this again.” -Bev
Easy Crockpot BBQ Chicken Breast
I love that you only need a handful of basic ingredients to make this easy BBQ chicken in the slow cooker. As a busy mom of 2, I can set it and forget it, and end the day with juicy, melt-in-your-mouth chicken breasts ready for dinner in no time.
I love to use this recipe in lots of different ways; as a full breast for a simple dinner, or to make perfect BBQ chicken sandwiches. Alternatively, it’s great to shred and use for tacos, nachos, BBQ bowls, sliders, and more.
Crockpot BBQ Chicken Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ cups barbecue sauce this Korean BBQ sauce also works
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart crockpot.2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and black pepper.1½ cups barbecue sauce, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 cloves garlic, ½ tsp ground black pepper
- Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Close the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
- Enjoy as is, garnished with parsley, or shred and use for sandwiches.chopped fresh parsley
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Crockpot BBQ Chicken Step by Step
Get the crockpot ready: Place the 2 lbs. of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart crockpot.
Make the sauce: Whisk together 1½ cups of BBQ sauce, 3 tbsp of apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp of brown sugar, 2 minced cloves of garlic, and ½ tsp ground black pepper.
Coat the chicken: Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
Cook the chicken: Close the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Serve the chicken: Enjoy the chicken as is, garnished with parsley, or shred and use for sandwiches.
How to Store
Store leftover crockpot BBQ chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze leftover BBQ chicken breasts in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
These chicken breasts make a delicious weeknight dinner when I make a few sides like air fried baked potatoes, and crockpot glazed carrots, or sometimes the kids will ask for air fryer broccoli instead of the carrots.
If I’m in the mood for shredded chicken, I’ll serve it on Hawaiian rolls with creamy coleslaw and potato salad.
I made the bbq chicken breast in the crockpot and it was delicious. I was tired of the same old chicken in the air fryer. I will make this again.
Thanks Bev! Glad you liked the crockpot bbq chicken!