Description
This Crock Pot Brown Sugar Bourbon BBQ Chicken is a delicious and easy slow cooker meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts are simmered in a sweet and smoky bourbon barbecue sauce, making for a flavorful and juicy dish that requires minimal effort. Serve it shredded over rice, on sandwiches, or alongside your favorite sides for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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BBQ Sauce Mixture
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Chicken
- 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In the slow cooker insert, stir together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.
- Season the chicken: Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Add chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Turn them in the sauce to ensure they are fully coated.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks or a mixer, then return the shredded chicken to the sauce.
- Let it soak: Allow the shredded chicken to sit in the sauce for an additional 15 minutes to absorb flavors before serving.
Notes
- Easy summer slow cooker dinner recipe.
- Perfect for meal prep or a no-fuss family dinner.
- Use leftovers for sandwiches, tacos, or salads.
- If you prefer less alcohol flavor, use a non-alcoholic bourbon flavoring or omit bourbon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 225 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 121 mg
