Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken Recipe
This Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken recipe is an easy and flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a tangy and sweet barbecue sauce mixture. Perfect for a hassle-free dinner, it combines the rich taste of Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce with the subtle heat of red pepper flakes, the acidity of apple cider vinegar, and the savory note of garlic and mustard powder. Cooked low and slow in a crockpot, the chicken becomes juicy and infused with bold flavors, making it a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Sauce Mixture
- 1 bottle (18 oz) Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Arrange the Chicken: Place the 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves evenly at the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared barbecue sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot. Serve the chicken with the sauce spooned over the top, pairing it with your favorite side dishes such as mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
Notes
- For added smoky flavor, sprinkle a bit of smoked paprika into the sauce mixture.
- You can shred the chicken after cooking and mix it with the sauce for pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy; check with a meat thermometer for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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