Crock Pot BBQ Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in tangy barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, rice bowls, or meal prep—an easy, flavorful Crock Pot favorite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 1 (18 oz) bottle barbecue sauce
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the Crock Pot.
- Pour barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar over the chicken. Stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the Crock Pot and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Let sit on warm for 10–15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and flavors to deepen.
Notes
- Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture.
- Serve in sandwiches, tacos, over rice, or on baked potatoes.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Add a splash of water or BBQ sauce when reheating if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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