Zesty Crockpot BBQ Chicken
This Zesty Crockpot BBQ Chicken is SO EASY! Tender chicken slow-cooked in a flavorful, tangy barbecue sauce—perfect for busy weeknights and crowd-pleasing meals.
Equipment
- Crockpot
- Meat Thermometer
- Mixing Bowl
- Shredding Claws or Forks
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 12 ounce bottle barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
How to Prepare Zesty Crockpot BBQ Chicken
- Begin by gathering all the ingredients listed above. This will make your cooking process smoother and more efficient.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until all ingredients are well blended.
- Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the crockpot. Ensure that they are evenly spread out for even cooking.
- Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender enough to shred easily.
- Once cooked, use shredding claws or forks to shred the chicken right in the crockpot. Mix the shredded chicken with the sauce before serving.
Notes
- Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F for safety and tenderness.
- Low and slow cooking yields the best tender and flavorful results.
- Adjust the brown sugar amount to control the sweetness of the sauce.
- Coat the chicken thoroughly with the sauce for maximum flavor infusion.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen up to 3 months for easy meal prep.