Tangy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
This Tangy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe is incredibly easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal or feeding a crowd. The chicken cooks down to tender perfection in a flavorful, tangy BBQ sauce that can be customized to your liking.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Forks
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 bottle your favorite BBQ sauce (18 oz)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar (if using), smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Pour the mixed sauce evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Let the chicken simmer on warm for another 15-30 minutes to meld the flavors.
Notes
Serve this versatile BBQ chicken on buns for sandwiches, over rice, or with your favorite side dishes. Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your sweetness preference. If you like a little heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture.