Sweet Baby Rays Crockpot Chicken (Printable)
Juicy chicken slow-cooked in sweet tangy barbecue sauce with honey and spices for an easy family dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
→ Sauce
02 - 1 1/2 cups Sweet Baby Rays Barbecue Sauce
03 - 1/4 cup honey
04 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
11 - Fresh chopped parsley or chives
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and very tender (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
05 - Optional: For shredded chicken, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, then stir to coat with sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chicken literally falls apart with a gentle fork poke after hours in that sweet tangy sauce
- Your house smells like a barbecue joint all day without any actual grilling effort
02 -
- I once used cheap barbecue sauce to save money and the entire dish tasted disappointingly flat
- Letting the chicken rest for even 10 minutes before shredding makes a huge difference in moisture retention
03 -
- Thick chicken breasts take longer so buy similar sized pieces or pound them to even thickness
- The sauce reduces and intensifies during cooking so taste before adding extra salt at the end