Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken
This Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken simmered in a rich and tangy barbecue sauce. Perfect for busy days or family dinners, it requires minimal prep and offers versatile meal options, from sandwiches to salads. The slow cooker method ensures a flavorful, convenient, and comforting dish everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 to 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 to 1 ½ cups Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: cooking spray or 1 tablespoon oil (for greasing crockpot)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Crockpot: Lightly grease your slow cooker with cooking spray or a thin layer of oil to prevent the chicken from sticking during cooking.
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the chicken breasts or thighs evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, giving each piece a simple but flavorful seasoning base.
- Add the BBQ Sauce: Pour Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce evenly over the seasoned chicken, making sure every piece is coated well for that signature tang and sweetness.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover your crockpot and cook on the low setting for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred and Serve: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot so it absorbs all the delicious sauce, then stir well before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken instead of frozen for better texture and even cooking.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer in the crockpot to ensure even cooking and proper sauce coverage.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- Keep the lid on during cooking to maintain temperature and timing.
- Double the amount of BBQ sauce if you prefer a saucier dish or want extra for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Slow cooker chicken, Crockpot BBQ chicken, Sweet Baby Ray’s chicken, Easy BBQ chicken, Family-friendly crockpot recipe, Gluten-free BBQ chicken
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