Here’s a simple and tasty Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken recipe—perfect for an easy, hands-off dinner. This is the classic method using their famous BBQ sauce.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 bottle (about 18 oz) Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce (any flavor you like)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tsp onion powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional for serving:
- Hamburger buns (for sandwiches)
- Coleslaw (adds crunch)
- Rice or mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Prep the chicken:
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder if using.
- Add to crockpot:
- Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the BBQ sauce over the top, making sure the chicken is coated.
- Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until chicken is tender and fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Shred (optional):
- For shredded BBQ chicken, remove the chicken, shred with two forks, then stir it back into the sauce.
- Serve:
- Serve as-is with sides like mashed potatoes or rice, or use for BBQ chicken sandwiches with buns and coleslaw.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, add sliced onions or a splash of apple cider vinegar to the sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3–4 days and taste even better the next day.
- Can also be doubled for a crowd—just make sure your crockpot is large enough.
If you want, I can also give a super-fast 3-ingredient version that uses just chicken, Sweet Baby Ray’s, and a little seasoning—ready with almost zero prep.
Do you want me to do that?
