If you love homemade BBQ, try my fall-off-the-bone Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs and my Honey BBQ Boneless Chicken Wings are perfect for entertaining!
Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken
I love dinners that are quick and easy and only require a couple of minutes of prep time. That is why this bbq chicken is one of my top favorite crockpot chicken recipes! It’s super easy to make, only has two ingredients, and always turns out incredibly juicy and tender without a lot of effort. It is seriously fool proof! This pulled barbecue chicken is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or parties! For this Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe, you can use either homemade barbecue sauce or store-bought (I’ve used Sweet Baby Ray’s before and it’s always delicious.) You could also make this with my Homemade Bourbon Barbecue Sauce. It’s so good and easy to throw together. It can be kept in the fridge for up to two weeks. For a low carb version serve this crock-pot chicken in a bowl with veggies and cauliflower rice!
Ingredients for Crock pot BBQ Chicken
Chicken: I used boneless skinless chicken breasts, however, boneless skinless chicken thighs would be great as well! BBQ Sauce: I love making my own Homemade BBQ Sauce for this recipe, but when I’m pressed for time I just use store-bought for convenience. If using store bought barbecue sauce I like to add some spices: onion powder, garlic powder and pepper to enhance the flavors! You can also add some tabasco for a kick of heat. Just adjust to taste!
How to make BBQ Chicken in the Slow Cooker
How to make your own BBQ Sauce
Making your own Barbecue Sauce at home is super simple. I love making this crockpot barbecue chicken recipe with my Bourbon Barbecue Sauce. This barbecue sauce has the perfect amount of heat and sweetness with a bit of tang. I like to double the recipe and store leftovers in the fridge for up to a month or freeze them for up to 6 months. To make this barbecue sauce:
Start by heating oil in a medium saucepan. Next, add onion and saute until tender and golden brown. Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Next stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, bourbon (you can omit this if you prefer), brown sugar, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Simmer for 15 minutes or longer to let the flavors develop!
What to serve with this Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
I love serving this Barbecue Chicken on a Brioche Bun. It’s also really good with coleslaw on top! Here are some easy side dish recipes that would go great with this pulled chicken:
Macaroni and Cheese Cornbread BLT Pasta Salad Baked Beans Macaroni Salad Broccoli Salad Scalloped Potatoes Loaded Mashed Potatoes Corn Muffins Creamy Pea Salad
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until heated through. Freeze in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before reheating.
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