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Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken: Your New Family Favorite

Discover the delicious Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken, a tender and flavorful dish perfect for busy nights or gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts You can use boneless thighs for a richer flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce This key ingredient brings that signature sweet, smoky flavor to your dish.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Consider using honey for an interesting twist.
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar White vinegar or lemon juice can work as alternatives.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Feel free to swap in vegetable oil if needed.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic is a great substitute if you prefer.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt Essential for uncovering the full flavor potential.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to your preference.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by patting the boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper evenly on both sides to enhance flavor.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  4. Carefully pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring that each piece is evenly coated.
  5. Cover and set the slow cooker to cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours.
  6. Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot or transfer to a plate first.
  7. Serve the Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken over rice, in a sandwich, or inside a wrap.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Consider marinating the chicken in the barbecue sauce for a few hours before cooking for an extra depth of flavor.

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