Description
This Crock Pot Brown Sugar Bourbon BBQ Chicken is a flavorful and tender slow-cooked dish perfect for an easy summer dinner. The combination of barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and bourbon creates a rich, smoky, and slightly sweet sauce that coats juicy chicken breasts, making it a delicious and fuss-free meal option.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
Sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In the slow cooker insert, stir together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the slow cooker and turn them in the sauce to ensure they are fully coated.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken breasts directly in the slow cooker using two forks to pull the meat apart.
- Let it soak: Allow the shredded chicken to sit in the sauce for an additional 15 minutes to absorb maximum flavor before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is an easy and convenient slow cooker meal, making weeknight dinners hassle-free.
- The bourbon adds a unique depth of flavor, but can be omitted if you prefer an alcohol-free version.
- Serve with rice, coleslaw, or inside sandwich buns for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 225 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 121 mg
