Description
Slow-cooker Sweet Baby Ray’s Chicken emerges as a mouthwatering meal that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Rich barbecue sauce coats tender chicken, creating a simple yet irresistible dinner you can savor without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4–6 chicken breasts
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Sweet Baby Rays barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) vinegar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant barbecue sauce by whisking together Sweet Baby Ray’s sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasonings for optimal flavor profile.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring even spacing. Frozen or fresh chicken works equally well, with slight cooking time variations.
- Generously drench chicken pieces with the prepared sauce, utilizing a spoon to guarantee complete and uniform coverage across each portion.
- Program the crockpot to low temperature for 4-6 hours. Frozen chicken requires closer to 6 hours, while fresh chicken cooks more rapidly. The chicken reaches optimal doneness when it becomes exceptionally tender and easily separates.
- Upon completion, decide between serving whole chicken breasts or transforming the meat into shredded protein. For shredding, employ two forks or tongs to effortlessly pull the chicken apart, creating delectable, sauce-infused strands perfect for various culinary applications like sandwiches or tacos.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality barbecue sauce to elevate the overall flavor profile of the dish.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes to suit personal spice preferences.
- Transform leftovers into versatile meal options like BBQ chicken salad, stuffed peppers, or loaded nachos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (on high) or 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg