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Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken pieces glazed in thick, caramelized barbecue sauce and slow-cooked to tender, smoky perfection.

Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken


  • Author: Mounia
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (Low) / 2 hours 10 minutes (High)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken is the ultimate weeknight comfort meal! Tender, juicy chicken breasts simmer in Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and garlic for a smoky-sweet dish that’s irresistibly flavorful. Perfect over rice, on sandwiches, or straight from the slow cooker — this easy set-it-and-forget-it recipe will quickly become a family favorite.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 bottle Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce (about 18 oz)

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil until smooth.

  3. Place the seasoned chicken in the crockpot.

  4. Pour the BBQ mixture over the chicken, coating each piece evenly.

  5. Cover and cook on Low for 4–6 hours or High for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

  6. Shred the chicken using two forks, then stir to mix with the sauce.

  7. Serve warm over rice, on sandwich buns, or with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Add a splash of liquid smoke or smoked paprika for extra BBQ depth.

Leftovers reheat perfectly — store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Great for meal prep: serve it in wraps, over salads, or with roasted veggies!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4–6 hours (Low) or 2–3 hours (High)
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
  • Calories: 310 kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 710 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg