Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, with fat trimmed off
Sauce Mixture
- 1 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (We love sweet Baby Ray's Honey BBQ)
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (I use this fat-free one)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar can reduce to 1/8 cup or omit if you prefer it less sweet
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- to taste Salt and black pepper
Method
Preparation
- Liberally spray the inside of a large crockpot or slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray, or use a disposable liner for less mess.
- Season the trimmed boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, and place them in the bottom of your crockpot.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, add barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until combined.
Cooking
- Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, place the lid on the crockpot, and cook on high for 2.5-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Once fully cooked, serve the chicken whole or shred it in the crockpot to soak up the extra marinade and BBQ sauce.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve on buns for BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches or enjoy it on pizza, salad, tacos, nachos, over rice, or by itself.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the BBQ sauce mixture for a few hours before cooking. Adjust sweetness by changing the brown sugar amount or omitting it. Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce for a bit of spice, or throw in sliced onions or bell peppers for added flavor and nutrition.
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