Crock Pot BBQ Chicken

This crockpot BBQ chicken is incredibly easy to make and loaded with sweet, zesty flavor. It's perfect for pulled chicken sandwiches, tacos, wraps, or served with your favorite side dishes.

Warm weather is coming, and that means it's time for barbecue! I love to grill all kinds of food when the weather warms up, but my crock pot gets just as much action. This BBQ chicken is an incredibly popular recipe with family and friends, and I love serving it on soft buns.

Why You'll Love This BBQ Chicken

• The sauce has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
• It's an easy crockpot recipe. Just add all the ingredients and let the crockpot do the rest.
• It's easily adjustable to create your perfect flavor profile.
• It's a budget-friendly meal that can feed a crowd.
• The crockpot makes the chicken incredibly tender and juicy.

Ingredients

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• BBQ sauce
• Apple cider vinegar
• Garlic - minced
• Onion powder
• Black pepper
• Paprika
• Brown sugar

See the recipe card at the end of the post for exact quantities.

How to Make Crock Pot BBQ Chicken

1: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a crock pot.

2: Combine the remaining ingredients to make the BBQ sauce and pour it over the chicken.

3: Cook until the chicken is tender.

4: Shred the chicken in the crock pot with two forks, then mix to distribute. Enjoy!

Hint

Mix your BBQ sauce ingredients before adding them to the crock pot to ensure even flavor distribution.

Recipe Tips

• Use a crock pot liner for easy cleanup.
• You can shred the chicken with 2 forks, a stand mixer, or an electric hand mixer. Remove the chicken from the crock pot if using a hand mixer.
• If the chicken begins to look too dry, add a little more BBQ sauce or broth for more moisture.
• Your chicken is done when you can easily shred it with a fork.

Flavor Variations and Substitutions

• Try boneless chicken thighs for a deeper, richer flavor.
• Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
• Use your favorite BBQ sauce to create different flavor variations.
• Add onions and bell peppers for a tasty twist with more flavor and texture.

Storage

Refrigerate this BBQ chicken for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag with as much air removed as possible. Defrost before reheating.

To reheat the chicken, add it to a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, adding more BBQ sauce as needed if the chicken seems dry. You can also microwave portions in a bowl covered with a damp paper towel at 1-minute intervals until heated through.