slow cooker barbecue chicken (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy chicken and barbecue sauce meld in the slow cooker, delivering flavor-packed, easy comfort food.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
2.2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and patted dry
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1 cup barbecue sauce, preferably high quality
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish (optional)
07 -
Fresh chives, finely chopped, for serving
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Rinse chicken breasts under cold water and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Dice the onion and finely mince the garlic.
02 -
Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
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Place diced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the aromatics.
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Pour barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken. Turn chicken pieces to ensure they are well coated with the sauce.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily pulls apart with forks.
06 -
Remove cooked chicken from the slow cooker and transfer to a bowl. Shred using two forks, then return shredded chicken to the pot and mix thoroughly with the barbecue sauce.
07 -
Serve the barbecue chicken warm, garnished with freshly chopped chives if desired. Ideal as a filling for sandwiches, tacos, or served alongside your favorite sides.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
For richer flavor, prepare the chicken a day in advance and refrigerate overnight, allowing seasonings to meld.
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Using thighs instead of breast will yield juicier meat and more robust flavor.