Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken for Easy Weeknight Wins

Discover how to make Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken, an easy, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Tender foundation for shredding after cooking.

For the Sauce

1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce Key for flavor infusion.
1/4 cup Brown Sugar Enhances sweetness; can substitute with honey or maple syrup.
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Provides tanginess; white vinegar can be used as a substitute.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Maintains moisture.

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adds depth of flavor.
to taste Salt Adjust according to personal taste.
to taste Pepper Adjust according to personal taste.

Equipment

Crockpot

Method

Step‑By‑Step Instructions

Season the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
In a medium bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and olive oil. Whisk until smooth.
Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix back into the sauce.
Serve hot over rice, in sandwiches, or in taco shells.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare the chicken and sauce mix up to 24 hours in advance for maximum flavor. Always cook on low for the most tender chicken.

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