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Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken
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Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken is an effortless, slow-cooked comfort meal featuring tender, juicy chicken infused with the rich, tangy, and smoky flavors of Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce. Perfect for busy days, this easy recipe requires minimal prep and yields a versatile, family-friendly dish ideal for dinners, meal prep, and leftovers that reheat wonderfully.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Optional Ingredients

  • ½ cup chicken broth or water (for a saucier dish)
  • Hot sauce or cayenne pepper (for a spicy kick)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (for smoky depth)
  • Sliced bell peppers or diced onions (for added veggies)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in water (to thicken sauce)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt, pepper, and onion powder to enhance the natural flavors before cooking.
  2. Add Garlic and Sauce: Place minced garlic into the crockpot, then arrange the chicken evenly on top. Pour generous amounts of Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated for maximum flavor infusion.
  3. Cook Low and Slow: Set your crockpot to low and cook the chicken for 4 to 6 hours. The slow cooking process allows the chicken to absorb all the delicious BBQ flavors and become tender and juicy.
  4. Shred and Stir: Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks directly in the crockpot. Stir the shredded chicken well into the sauce so every bite is packed with that signature Sweet Baby Ray’s taste.
  5. Final Touches and Serve: If desired, adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or add extra BBQ sauce to taste. Leave the crockpot on warm if serving later or move straight to plating your delicious creation.

Notes

  • Choose the right cut: Thighs tend to be juicier and more forgiving, but breasts work fine and shred easily.
  • Don’t skip seasoning: Even simple salt and pepper are crucial to balance the sweetness of the sauce.
  • Layer flavors: Adding garlic and onion powder upfront builds aroma and depth.
  • Check doneness early: Crockpot wattages vary, so start checking chicken tenderness around 4 hours to avoid overcooking.
  • Save the sauce: Reserving some Sweet Baby Ray’s sauce for serving adds extra zing to plated dishes.

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