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Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Easy Crockpot BBQ Chicken for a Perfect Family Dinner

This Crockpot BBQ Chicken is a simple and flavorful dish that serves up to six people, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 150 g shredded chicken provides the protein base
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce adds irresistible smoky sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon honey balances the flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce enhances flavor with umami
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder infuses aromatic warmth
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder adds subtle savoriness
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika adds mild smokiness and color
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing your shredded chicken evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce over the shredded chicken in the crockpot. Toss gently to coat the chicken.
  4. Cover your slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 7 hours.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker and stir in the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh or high-quality shredded chicken for the best flavor and adjust sauce ingredients to taste. Leftovers can be used in salads, sandwiches, or casseroles.

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