Crockpot BBQ Chicken Recipe – the ultimate comfort food! Tender chicken slow cooked all day in a rich, tangy BBQ sauce. Effortless to make – simply toss everything into the crockpot and let it do all the work for you. Serve it up on a bun with some pickles or pair it with some classic southern sides for a meal the whole family will enjoy. Whether you’re hosting a summer cookout or just looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken is sure to impress.
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This Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken is absolutely delicious! The chicken is incredibly tender and juicy, and the BBQ sauce is rich and tangy. I love that this dish is so easy to make – just toss everything in the crockpot and let it cook low and slow. The result is a flavor-packed meal that the whole family will love. Plus, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen. I highly recommend giving this recipe a try – it’s sure to become a new favorite in your household!
How to Make Crockpot BBQ Chicken
This dish is effortless to make with only a few basic ingredients. Place chicken in a 6-qt slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, molasses, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, ginger, and kosher salt. Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours. Remove chicken from the crock pot and shred with two forks. Place the shredded chicken back in the slow cooker and stir. Serve on toasted hamburger buns.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- Can use any chicken you have on hand. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or chicken tenderloins all work great.
- Variations/Additions:
- onions
- bell peppers
- Worcestershire sauce
- brown sugar
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- Can I make Barbecue Chicken on the stovetop? Yes! In a large Dutch oven or pot, combine all of the ingredients and cook over medium-high heat until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. Shred chicken with two forks and stir into sauce.
- Can substitute 4 cooked chopped chicken breasts or a whole rotisserie chicken for the raw uncooked chicken breasts.
- If using cooked chicken, add all ingredients to a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Can I freeze Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken? Yes! Cool the chicken to room temperature and place in a freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
What to Serve with BBQ Chicken Recipe
There are so many delicious ways to serve this chicken. I love to pair it with some classic southern sides like mac and cheese, crispy fried okra, potato salad, and some creamy coleslaw. You can also serve it up on a toasted bun with some pickles for classic BBQ chicken sandwiches. Leftovers are delicious on a baked potato, served over rice, or on bbq chicken nachos. No matter how you serve it up, one thing’s for sure – this Crock Pot BBQ Chicken is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Crockpot BBQ Chicken
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup yellow mustard or dijon mustard
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp kosher salt or to taste
Instructions:
- Place chicken in a 6-qt slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, mustard, molasses, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, ginger, and kosher salt.
- Pour BBQ sauce over the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours.
- Remove the chicken and shred with two forks.
- Place the shredded chicken back in the slow cooker and stir. Serve on toasted hamburger buns.
Notes:
- Can use any chicken you have on hand. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or chicken tenderloins all work great.
- Variations/Additions:
- onions
- bell peppers
- Worcestershire sauce
- brown sugar
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- Can I make BBQ Chicken on the stovetop?
- Can I freeze BBQ Chicken? Yes! Cool the chicken to room temperature and place in a freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Ooh, that looks really good!
The sauce sounds excellent and I have some pulled chicken in the freezer that I keep on hand for quick dinners. This would go good with that.
You doubled the recipe when cooking. Have the quantities already been doubled in the recipe as written in the post?
Those sandwiches look delicious. I will be making these soon.