Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken (Printer-Friendly Version)
Succulent chicken braised in rich barbecue sauce for a satisfying, hands-off slow-cooked dinner.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Main
01 -
2.2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
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1 cup barbecue sauce
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt, to taste
06 -
Black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish (optional)
07 -
Fresh chives, finely sliced
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
02 -
Lightly season both sides of the chicken with salt and black pepper. Optionally, add preferred herbs such as paprika or garlic powder for extra flavor.
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Spread the diced onion and minced garlic evenly over the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange the chicken breasts on top.
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Pour the barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring thorough coverage.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or until chicken is tender and fully cooked through. Alternatively, cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
06 -
Remove the cooked chicken and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stirring well to coat with the sauce.
07 -
Transfer the barbecue chicken to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh chives if desired and serve immediately.
# Helpful Hints:
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For additional depth of flavor, marinate the chicken in seasoning for up to one hour before slow cooking.