Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
This timing will give a chicken with a slight firmer texture and bite. If you want a super tender, fall apart shredded chicken, add about an hour more to either cook time.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 282kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (907 g) chicken (boneless, skinless thighs or breasts), about 7-8 thighs or 3-4 breasts
- 1 cup (240 ml) BBQ sauce
- 1 small onion , minced (or 1 teaspoon onion powder)
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) oil
- 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
Cornstarch slurry to thicken sauce:
- 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) cold water
Equipment
Instructions
- In slow cooker, combine chicken, BBQ sauce, onion, oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Stir to combine the sauce well and incorporate around the chicken.
- Push the chicken down into the sauce so the chicken is covered in as much sauce as possible.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for about 4-5 hours or about 6-7 hours on LOW.
- Shred the chicken to your desired thickness and texture.
- To thicken the sauce: in small bowl stir cornstarch and cold water until all lumps are removed. Pour into the pot and stir until combined with the chicken and sauce. If needed, cover the pot and slow cook for another 5 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.
- Return the chicken to the sauce and stir to coat the chicken with the sauce.
- Serve in a sandwich, on pasta or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg