Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken is a tender and juicy dish that’s packed with sweet and savory flavors. This slow-cooked chicken is smothered in the famous Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, making it incredibly flavorful and irresistibly delicious.
It’s not too heavy and strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Whether you’re planning a family dinner or looking for an easy weeknight meal, this crockpot chicken is the perfect choice. If you’re a fan of BBQ flavors, you’ve come to the right place. The slow cooking process allows the chicken to absorb all the wonderful flavors, resulting in a dish that’s moist, tender, and full of taste. Serve it over rice, in sandwiches, or alongside your favorite sides for a meal that everyone will love. This recipe is also great for meal prep, as the leftovers are just as tasty the next day!
Kitchen Equipment Needed
- Crockpot (slow cooker)
- Mixing bowl
- Fork
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bottle (18 oz) Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
Directions
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and water. Stir until well mixed.
- Add Chicken to the Crockpot:
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Pour the Sauce:
- Pour the prepared BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken, making sure the chicken is fully coated.
- Slow Cook:
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken:
- Once cooked, use a fork to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Mix the shredded chicken with the sauce to ensure it’s evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Serve the BBQ chicken on buns for sandwiches, over rice, or with your favorite sides. Enjoy!
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
6-7 hours (on low) or 3-4 hours (on high)
Total Time:
6 hours 10 minutes (on low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (on high)
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 860mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 30g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 26g
- Protein: 38g
This Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken is a surefire way to satisfy your cravings for BBQ. With minimal prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, you’ll have a delicious and comforting meal ready to enjoy with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or a laid-back weekend dinner!
Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken
Equipment
- Kitchen Equipment Needed
- Crockpot (slow cooker)
- Mixing bowl
- Fork
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bottle 18 oz Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and water. Stir until well mixed.
- Add Chicken to the Crockpot:
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Pour the Sauce:
- Pour the prepared BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken, making sure the chicken is fully coated.
- Slow Cook:
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken:
- Once cooked, use a fork to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Mix the shredded chicken with the sauce to ensure it’s evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Serve the BBQ chicken on buns for sandwiches, over rice, or with your favorite sides. Enjoy!
- Prep Time:
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time:
- 6-7 hours (on low) or 3-4 hours (on high)
- Total Time:
- 6 hours 10 minutes (on low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (on high)
- Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 860mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 30g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 26g
- Protein: 38g
- This Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken is a surefire way to satisfy your cravings for BBQ. With minimal prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, you’ll have a delicious and comforting meal ready to enjoy with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or a laid-back weekend dinner!
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