Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken
A delicious and hassle-free dish that combines tender chicken with the rich, flavorful sauce from Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Choose thighs for more moisture and flavor.
- 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce Adjust sauce quantity to taste.
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional: sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic. If using chicken breasts, trim any excess fat.
- Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce, chicken broth, minced garlic, chopped onion, paprika, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring that the chicken is well-coated.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, stirring it into the sauce, and allow it to soak for about 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
For best results, consider marinating the chicken in barbecue sauce before cooking. You can serve the chicken on toasted buns or over rice, and customize with toppings like sliced green onions or shredded cheese.