Slow Cooker Shredded Barbecue Chicken
If you want an easy, tasty meal with little effort, try this slow cooker shredded barbecue chicken! The tender, juicy chicken cooked in sweet barbecue sauce is perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or a baked potato.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 303kcal
Equipment
- Crock-Pot 6 Quart Cook & Carry Programmable Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup molasses
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Lightly coat the bottom of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, make the homemade sauce by whisking together the ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ground mustard, onion powder, pepper, salt, thyme, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the barbecue sauce over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and shreds quickly.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
- Remove the cooked chicken, shred it using two forks, and set aside.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker and cook.
- Add the shredded chicken, stir to coat the chicken well, and slow cook for an additional 10-15 minutes on high until the sauce thickens.
Notes
- Use Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs – Both work great. Chicken breasts are lean, but thighs stay extra juicy.
- Low and Slow for the Best Texture – Cook on low for 6-8 hours for the most tender slow cooker chicken.
- Shred with Ease – Use two forks or a hand mixer on low speed for quick shredding.
- Add Flavor – Stir in extra barbecue sauce after shredding for a richer flavor.
- Easy Cleanup – Use crockpot liners to make cleanup easier.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 767mg | Potassium: 928mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
