Sweet Baby Rays Crockpot Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken slow-cooked in sweet tangy barbecue sauce for an easy family meal everyone loves.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
→ Sauce
02 - 1 1/2 cups Sweet Baby Rays Barbecue Sauce
03 - 1/4 cup honey
04 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
11 - Fresh chopped parsley or chives
# Step-by-step:
01 - Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
03 - Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and becomes very tender.
05 - Optionally shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, then stir to coat with sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce creates this incredible sticky glaze that clings to every bite
- You can throw everything in the crockpot and walk away for hours
- Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day
02 -
- Dont bother thawing the chicken completely if its frozen just add an extra hour
- The sauce might look thin at first but it thickens up beautifully as it cooks
- Every slow cooker runs different so check at 4 hours
03 -
- Line your crockpot with a disposable insert for cleanup that takes seconds
- Use an instant read thermometer to avoid overcooking