Description
Tender, smoky chicken slow-cooked in a spicy-sweet BBQ sauce, perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or over rice. Effortless and flavorful, this hands-off dish delivers fall-apart texture with bold German-inspired smoky notes.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp brown sugar
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (optional, for tang)
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Pat chicken dry and cut into 1-inch strips
In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and brown sugar
Rub chicken with olive oil, then coat evenly with the spice mix
Place in a 6-quart crockpot
Pour in broth, BBQ sauce, and vinegar
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender
Shred with a fork when done
Notes
For extra tenderness, use chicken thighs instead of breasts
Swap BBQ sauce for chipotle adobo or teriyaki for variations
Leftovers store in air-tight containers for 3-4 days
Add chopped celery or carrots during cooking for a veggie boost
Skip vinegar for a classic smoky profile
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 480
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg