Description
This Slow Cooker Zesty BBQ Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy tender, flavorful chicken with a tangy barbecue kick. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- ¼ cup Italian dressing
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker: Arrange the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Mix the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Pour the sauce over the chicken, cover, and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until tender.
- Shred and combine: Shred the chicken in the slow cooker, stir to coat with the sauce, and let it sit on warm for 10–15 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy the zesty BBQ chicken on buns, wraps, rice, or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra heat, use a spicy BBQ sauce or add hot sauce to the recipe.
- Chicken thighs can be used for a richer flavor profile.
- Leftovers are great for meal prep and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
