Crockpot 3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken

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🍗 Crockpot 3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken

📝 Description

This easy Crockpot BBQ Chicken is the ultimate dump-and-go recipe. Juicy chicken slow cooks in rich barbecue sauce until tender enough to shred with a fork. With just three main ingredients, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd.

Sweet, smoky, and incredibly versatile!

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

  • 1½ cups barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)

  • ½ cup diced onion

Optional (for extra flavor):

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.

  2. Sprinkle diced onions over the chicken.

  3. Pour barbecue sauce evenly over the top.

  4. Cover and cook:

    • Low: 6–7 hours

    • High: 3–4 hours

  5. Shred chicken with two forks and stir into the sauce.

  6. Serve warm.

🍽 Servings

  • Serves: 4–6

  • Serving size: About 1 cup shredded chicken

🥗 Nutritional Information (Approx. Per Serving)

  • Calories: 340

  • Protein: 34g

  • Fat: 12g

  • Carbohydrates: 20g

  • Sugar: 16g

  • Sodium: 620mg

(Varies depending on BBQ sauce used.)

💡 Tips for Best Results

✔ Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness
✔ Don’t lift the lid while cooking
✔ Broil shredded chicken 3–5 minutes for caramelized edges
✔ Use low-sugar BBQ sauce for a lighter option
✔ Let chicken rest in sauce 10 minutes before serving

📌 Notes

  • Stores in refrigerator up to 4 days

  • Freezes well for up to 2 months

  • Great for meal prep

  • Naturally dairy-free

🌟 Benefits

  • High in protein

  • Minimal prep time

  • Budget-friendly

  • Family-approved flavor

  • Extremely versatile

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I use frozen chicken?
It’s safest to thaw chicken before slow cooking.

Q: Can I make this in the Instant Pot?
Yes — cook on high pressure for 12 minutes, natural release 5 minutes.

Q: What can I serve this with?
Slider buns, tacos, rice bowls, baked potatoes, or salads.

Q: Can I make it spicy?
Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes.

Q: Can I add vegetables?
Yes — bell peppers or pineapple work great.

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