Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 h 30 min
Total time: 6 h 35 min
Yield: 8 sandwiches
Ingredients: 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons mustard; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ cup maple syrup; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste; 8 sandwich rolls, split

Rating: 4.47 stars

465 Ratings
328 Reviews
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Works with any cut of meat, but recipe listed is for chicken. Two-pound cuts work best. Given to me from my aunt!

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

6 hrs 30 mins

total:

6 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 sandwiches

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of a slow cooker. In a bowl, stir together the ketchup, mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce until the mixture is well blended.

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Step 2

Pour the sauce over the chicken, set the cooker to Low, and cook for 6 hours. Shred the chicken with two forks, and cook for 30 more minutes. Serve the chicken and sauce spooned into the sandwich rolls.

Cook's Note

For best results, after 6 hours of cooking, make another batch of the BBQ sauce, pour over shredded chicken and stir; cook another 1/2 hour until finished.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

589 calories; protein 34.2g; carbohydrates 90g; fat 9.5g; cholesterol 58.5mg; sodium 1233.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (328)

Most helpful positive review

hdonovan

07/21/2010

Delicious! I reduce the maple syrup to 1/4 cup and add 1/4 cup of Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory and Brown Sugar BBQ sauce for a little bit of smokiness. Read More

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(213)

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Anne

03/29/2010

This recipe was just.....ok. It was a little on the sweet side. If I make this again, I might use less maple syrup. I also added one chopped onion to the mix. Read More

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(173)

465 Ratings

5 star values: 290
4 star values: 120
3 star values: 43
2 star values: 8
1 star values: 4

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hdonovan

07/21/2010

Delicious! I reduce the maple syrup to 1/4 cup and add 1/4 cup of Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory and Brown Sugar BBQ sauce for a little bit of smokiness. Read More

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(213)

Anne

03/29/2010

This recipe was just.....ok. It was a little on the sweet side. If I make this again, I might use less maple syrup. I also added one chopped onion to the mix. Read More

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(173)

Tyanna Jewell

03/23/2010

I am supposed to give this 5 stars. Even though I made it for a night I had to work for the family. My BF loved it!!! And so did my kids (they can be hard to please) The kids even ate it all. So yes this is a keeper in my book! Instead of rolls I made home made bread in the bread machine to put it onto. Read More

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(149)

DarcieA

12/02/2010

This was delicious! As other reviewers suggested, I cut the maple syrup down to 1/4 cup and added 1/4 cup bottled BBQ sauce (I used Stubbs). I used 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts but still used the full amount of sauce called for the ensure the chicken did not dry out. I cooked mine on high and they were done in 3 1/2 hours. I served this with whole wheat tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese and lettuce. Thanks for the delicious and easy recipe! Read More

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CATECRUM

03/31/2010

Recipe worked well. Was sweet for a BBQ sauce if your interested in a more tangy spicy flavor. I would try with a cheaper cut of meat such as a pork end or chicken thighs/legs. The idea of braising meat in a crockpot such as this recipe usually allows for the fat of the meat to work into the flavors. Read More

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RoseMarie

03/29/2010

This really was quite tasty...I rolled up the shredded chicken in warm flour tortillas...kids loved it! Serve along with a crisp green salad and dinner is on! Read More

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Slowcooker

04/21/2010

Very good recipe. My husband and 13 yr old son loved it. Had ingredients on hand and was very easy and good. Did cut back on the syrup due to other reviews stating was too sweet. Was worried that it would be to spicey with the pepper and hot sauce but it was just perfect. Thank you for the recipe. Read More

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Kimberly

03/26/2010

The sauce I didn't think have a real BBQ flavor. I ended up adding almost a bottle of Head Country BBQ sauce. The one thing i did like is how it gave it spice. I would make it again it was still delicious. Read More

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marlakay

05/18/2012

AWESOME! This could not be easier to make. Perfect for days when you're going to be out most of the day. Just throw in the crock pot and forget about it for hours. The sauce is on the sweet side which is great if you like it but easy enough to cut back on the maple syrup if you don't. The chicken came out perfectly not at all dry like I was concerned about. One of the best all around recipes I've tried in a while. Read More

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 588.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 69 %

carbohydrates: 29 %

dietary fiber: 16 %

sugars:

fat: 15 %

saturated fat: 12 %

cholesterol: 20 %

vitamin a iu: 7 %

niacin equivalents: 128 %

vitamin b6: 23 %

vitamin c: 10 %

folate: 11 %

calcium: 22 %

iron: 31 %

magnesium: 20 %

potassium: 15 %

sodium: 49 %

thiamin: 6 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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hdonovan

07/21/2010

Delicious! I reduce the maple syrup to 1/4 cup and add 1/4 cup of Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory and Brown Sugar BBQ sauce for a little bit of smokiness.

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(213)

Anne

03/29/2010

This recipe was just.....ok. It was a little on the sweet side. If I make this again, I might use less maple syrup. I also added one chopped onion to the mix.

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(173)

Tyanna Jewell

03/23/2010

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DarcieA

12/02/2010

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(109)

CATECRUM

03/31/2010

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RoseMarie

03/29/2010

This really was quite tasty...I rolled up the shredded chicken in warm flour tortillas...kids loved it! Serve along with a crisp green salad and dinner is on!

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