Sweet Baby Rays Crockpot Chicken (Printable View)

Tender slow-cooked chicken in sweet barbecue sauce. Easy family meal ready in hours.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 2 lbs)

→ Sauce

02 - 1 1/2 cups Sweet Baby Rays barbecue sauce
03 - 1/4 cup honey
04 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

11 - Fresh chopped parsley or chives

# How to Make It:

01 - Place chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring all pieces are thoroughly coated.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is very tender.
05 - Optionally shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, then stir to coat with sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Set it in the morning and come home to dinner waiting for you
  • The chicken becomes impossibly tender, practically falling apart at the slightest touch
  • That homemade sauce tastes like you spent hours simmering it
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd without any last-minute stress
02 -
  • The chicken will continue absorbing flavor as it sits, so this actually tastes better the next day
  • If your chicken breasts are especially thick, give them 6 hours rather than 4 to ensure tenderness
  • That sauce thickens beautifully as it cooks, but if you want it thicker, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes
03 -
  • Line your slow cooker with a removable liner for easy cleanup
  • Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking, which makes chicken dry
  • If the sauce seems too thick after cooking, add a tablespoon of water or chicken broth

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