This easy Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe is made with 6 ingredients and only takes a few minutes to prepare. This slow cooker bbq chicken makes a delicious bbq chicken sandwich, salad or pizza!
Add water, 1 cup BBQ sauce, sea salt minced garlic and onion to the container of a slow cooker, whisk to combine.
Add the chicken breasts, turn to coat.
Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is fork-tender and easily shredded, rotating the chicken breasts once halfway through cook time.
Once chicken breasts are finished cooking, shred with two forks, either in the crockpot or on a cutting board. You can also transfer the chicken breasts to a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and shred by beating on medium speed for 30-60 seconds.
Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and cook for 1 hour on low, or 30 minutes on high. 10 minutes before the end of cooking, Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Use tongs to remove the chicken from the crockpot and transfer it to a 9x5” loaf pan.
Add ½ cup BBQ sauce to the shredded chicken and stir to combine.
Place pan in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top of the chicken is crispy.
Serve warm in sandwiches, over salads, etc.
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Note: You don’t have to put the BBQ chicken in the oven to crisp it, I just love the final texture and taste when that step is part of the cooking and never skip it!Ingredient Substitutions
Chicken breasts. I recommend boneless skinless chicken breasts for the best result. To shorten cook time, slice each breast in half lengthwise so it's thinner.
Water. You can use chicken broth, beer, apple juice, or just about any other liquid you think may taste delicious in this crockpot barbecue chicken recipe.
BBQ Sauce. Choose your favorite BBQ sauce.
Sea salt. If using regular table salt, decrease the amount by half.
Minced garlic. fresh garlic or roasted garlic also works well. Additionally 1 tsp garlic powder can be used in place of 1 TBS minced garlic.
Red Onion. any onion variety works well - especially sweet onions.
StoreStore any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. FreezeMake the slow cooker bbq chicken as written, then let it cool to room temperature after baking. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. I recommend storing in individual portions - or in the amount you would want to reheat and use in one sitting.