Sweet Baby Rays Crockpot Chicken: Easy Weeknight Favorite
Sweet Baby Rays Crockpot Chicken is a flavor-packed, hassle-free dinner solution perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy tender, shredded chicken infused with the tangy sweetness of BBQ sauce, ready to serve in just a few hours.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 48 minute
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 18 ounces Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (Original flavor recommended)
- 1 medium-sized yellow or white onion, roughly chopped
- 2–3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1–2 tablespoons light brown sugar (optional)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup chicken broth or non-alcoholic beer substitute (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Crockpot: Lightly spray the inside of your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray for easier cleanup.
- Layer the Aromatics: Scatter your chopped onion evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs directly on top of the onions in a single layer.
- Season and Flavor: Sprinkle the minced garlic over the chicken. Add the tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and the optional brown sugar and chicken broth (or non-alcoholic malt beverage).
- Pour on the Sauce: Generously pour the entire bottle (or about 18 ounces) of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover your slow cooker with its lid. Set it to cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the chicken pieces from the crockpot and shred them into bite-sized pieces.
- Return to Sauce and Serve: Place the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker with the BBQ sauce, stir well, and let it sit for another 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: This dish is versatile and can be served in various ways, such as on sandwiches, over rice, or in tacos. Adjust the sweetness and tang by adding extra apple cider vinegar or brown sugar as desired.