Description
Savor mouthwatering Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken, a simple slow-cooker marvel that combines tangy barbecue sauce with tender chicken for an effortless meal. Busy home cooks will love this hands-off dinner that delivers maximum flavor with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms) chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or breasts)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Sauce and Optional Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 bottle (18 ounces/510 grams) Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken with a blend of salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, ensuring even distribution of seasonings.
- Transfer seasoned chicken into the crockpot, layering with thinly sliced onions and finely minced garlic for aromatic depth.
- Lavishly drench chicken with Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce, thoroughly coating each piece to guarantee maximum flavor infusion.
- For an extra smoky dimension, incorporate liquid smoke, distributing it evenly throughout the crockpot.
- Secure the lid and slow-cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours (or high for 3-4 hours) until chicken becomes exceptionally tender and easily pulls apart.
- Once cooking is complete, use two forks to delicately shred the chicken directly within the sauce, allowing it to absorb the rich, tangy flavors and create a succulent, saucy mixture ready for serving.
Notes
- Enhance the smoky flavor by adding a dash of liquid smoke for a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken thighs to maintain moisture and create a more tender final dish.
- Control the sauce’s consistency by removing the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow slight reduction and intensify flavors.
- Experiment with dietary variations by using sugar-free BBQ sauce for low-carb options or adding chipotle peppers for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 336 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg