Indulge in the mouthwatering goodness of slow cooker barbeque chicken, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with its smoky, succulent flavors. With the convenience of a slow cooker, savor the tender chicken infused with aromatic barbeque sauce, making this dish a perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Whether you prefer a classic tangy sauce, a sweet and smoky glaze, or a spicy and zesty kick, this versatile recipe can be tailored to your preferences, resulting in a delicious and satisfying meal that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER BARBECUE CHICKEN BREAST
A super easy recipe for barbecue chicken. You can also serve four people with this recipe, just add two more breasts and a second bottle of barbecue sauce.
Provided by Jayson Pittman
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 6h5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on all sides. Place in slow cooker and pour 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and vinegar on top.
- Cook on Low for 3 hours.
- Combine brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Pour out all the liquid from the slow cooker and add remaining barbecue sauce. Sprinkle chicken with brown sugar-spice mixture.
- Cook on Low, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 more hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.4 calories, Carbohydrate 114.1 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 3465.7 mg, Sugar 86.3 g
SLOW-COOKER BBQ CHICKEN
Of all the recipes I make in my slow cooker, this Crock-Pot BBQ chicken is my most treasured. If you enjoy your BBQ sweet with a little spice, this will be your new favorite, too. -Yvonne McKim, Vancouver, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, cut through the joint of each leg quarter to separate into 2 pieces. Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, mix ketchup, orange juice, brown sugar, vinegar, oil, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours., Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; pour into a measuring cup to measure 2 cups. Transfer to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW COOKER BARBEQUE CHICKEN
A little spicy barbeque chicken that simmers all day in the slow cooker. Super easy preparation.
Provided by mrs.pie
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 4h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put chicken breast halves in a slow cooker.
- Whisk barbeque sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves; pour over the chicken.
- Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1463.9 mg, Sugar 46.4 g
SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS
A taste of the South is what you'll get when you toss BBQ flavors into the slow cooker with Tyson® Boneless Skinless Thighs. An easy-to-make meal with melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
Provided by Tyson Chicken
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips
Time 5h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in a slow cooker.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Pour mixture over chicken thighs and stir to coat.
- Cook on Low for approximately 5 hours or until internal temperature of the chicken reaches 180 degrees F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 777.3 mg, Sugar 21.1 g
ZESTY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BARBECUE
Use your slow cooker to prepare this great twist on basic barbecue chicken. Throw the chicken breasts in frozen, and serve with baked potatoes.
Provided by Zanne
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 4h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on High or 6 to 8 hours on Low.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1058.4 mg, Sugar 25.7 g
SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE CHICKEN THIGHS
Meet your new favorite party dish! Sweet and smoky with just the right amount of spicy kick, these barbecue chicken thighs are a crowd pleaser that'll make every host's life a little bit easier. Here's why this recipe is so good: First, thighs are the perfect cut of chicken for the slow cooker, because they contain more fat, which means they don't dry out as easily as breasts. Second, the sauce is homemade-and homemade does not equal hard in this case. If you can chop an onion, you can make this sauce, and it is so worth it! We've made sure that there's enough sauce to coat the chicken while it cooks, and some extra to add as a finishing touch, because let's be real-it's all about the sauce when barbecue's on the menu!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 4h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Spray round 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until softened.
- Add garlic, chili powder and pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Add ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 cup of the sauce to slow cooker; cover and refrigerate remaining sauce.
- Season chicken with salt; added to slow cooker. Toss chicken with sauce in slow cooker to coat. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours and 30 minutes to 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F).
- Drain liquid from slow cooker; discard liquid. Pour reserved sauce over chicken; toss to coat. Increase to High heat setting. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes or until hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 2 Thighs, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g
SWEET BABY RAY'S CROCK POT BARBECUE CHICKEN
I found this on a blog called "Stick a Fork In It" and I am posting for safekeeping. It sounds delightfully easy and delicious. Mix it up, throw it in a crock pot and in four to six hours, you have a meal that the whole family will love!
Provided by PSU Lioness
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 4h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except chicken.
- Put chicken in the crock pot and pour sauce mixture over it. (I usually save some sauce to drizzle over the chicken when I serve it).
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
I wanted a recipe for chicken legs in the slow cooker, so I searched many recipes and finally found two that I meshed together to get the perfect BBQ chicken legs. My family loved them, and the texture and flavor of the chicken was awesome! This 2-step process is what makes it so great-the slow cooker keeps the chicken very juicy, and then finishing it in the oven crisps up the skin without drying up the chicken.
Provided by Angie DeRaad Dakins
Categories Chicken Recipes
Time 3h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix ketchup, onion, brown sugar, garlic, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Place chicken drumsticks in a slow cooker and drizzle sauce over top. Cook on High for 3 hours.
- When the 3 hours are almost up, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Transfer chicken and sauce to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone, the juices run clear, and the skin is browned, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 183.7 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 44.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1228.8 mg
SLOW 'N' EASY BARBECUED CHICKEN
Dreama Hughes in London, Kentucky relies on this yummy recipe often during the summer and fall when she knows she's going to be out working in the yard all day. "I just pair it with a side vegetable and salad...and supper is served! It's also delicious with pork or beef and easy to double for a crowd."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the first 11 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. , Place the chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with sauce. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken juices run clear. , Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon some of the sauce over chicken and serve the remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of chicken: Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are the best choice for slow cooker barbeque chicken. They will stay moist and tender during the long cooking time.
- Make your own barbeque sauce: It's easy to make your own barbeque sauce using a few simple ingredients. You can find a recipe in the article linked above.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook the chicken for the amount of time specified in the recipe, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest before serving: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it even more tender and flavorful.
- Serve with your favorite sides: Slow cooker barbeque chicken is a great main dish for a casual meal. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or corn on the cob.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker barbeque chicken is an easy and delicious meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and tender chicken dinner on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for an easy and delicious meal, give slow cooker barbeque chicken a try.
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