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Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken for Effortless Weeknight Joy

Enjoy Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken, a flavorful dish that brings warmth and joy to your weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Substitution: Dark meat (thighs) can be used for a richer taste.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce Feel free to use other brands, but adjust sweetness levels accordingly.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Can be replaced with honey for a different sweetness profile.
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Substitution: White vinegar can be used in a pinch.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitution: Any neutral oil like canola oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Substitution: Fresh garlic can be used, finely minced, but adjust the quantity to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to taste.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

  1. Start by patting the boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season each side evenly with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce, ¼ cup of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Whisk the ingredients together until well blended and smooth.
  3. Gently place the seasoned chicken breasts in the crockpot, arranging them in a single layer.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, making sure every piece is generously coated.
  5. Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
  6. Once cooked, carefully use two forks to shred the chicken while it remains in the crockpot. Mix the shredded chicken thoroughly with the sauce.
  7. Serve the shredded chicken immediately over a bed of white rice, in sandwich buns, or alongside coleslaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, consider marinating the chicken in barbecue sauce for a few hours before cooking. Always taste the sauce after cooking and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

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