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Finished slow cooker BBQ chicken in a black crockpot.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

By: Min Kwon | MJ and Hungryman
This slow cooker BBQ chicken is a set-it-and-forget-it meal the whole family will love. Juicy, flavorful, and tossed in smoky-sweet homemade BBQ sauce, it’s perfect for sandwiches, salads, or meal prep all week long.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions 

  • Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add sliced onion on top.
  • Pour homemade BBQ sauce over the chicken, turning to coat.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4–5 hours, until the chicken is tender and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
  • Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir to coat with sauce, and let it cook on low for several minutes to soak up all the flavor. Serve warm on buns, over rice, or with your favorite sides. Add extra BBQ sauce, if desired.

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Notes

  • Keep lid closed - Avoid lifting the lid. Heat escapes and cooking time increases.
  • Shred at the end - Remove chicken, shred, then return to soak in sauce.
  • Adjust thickness - Reduce with lid off 30 min or stir in cornstarch slurry.
  • Make-ahead - Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 684mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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