π Slow Cooker Sweet BBQ Chicken
π§Ύ Ingredients
6β8 chicken thighs and/or drumsticks (bone-in or boneless)
1β1Β½ cups Sweet Baby Rayβs BBQ sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
1 small onion, sliced (optional but adds flavor)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste
π©βπ³ Instructions
Prep the chicken
Pat chicken dry.
Lightly season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Layer in crockpot
Add onions and garlic to the bottom (if using).
Place chicken on top.
Add sauce
Pour BBQ sauce over the chicken.
Add Worcestershire sauce if using.
Make sure everything is coated well.
Cook
Low: 6β7 hours
High: 3β4 hours
(Chicken should be tender and almost falling off the bone.)
π₯ Optional (but highly recommended)
For a thicker, sticky BBQ finish:
Remove chicken after cooking.
Put it on a baking tray.
Brush extra BBQ sauce on top.
Broil in the oven for 3β5 minutes until caramelized.
π½οΈ Serve with:
Rice, mashed potatoes, or fries
Coleslaw or salad
Bread or buns (for BBQ chicken sandwiches)
π‘ Tips
Donβt add waterβthe chicken releases its own juices.
If sauce is too thin, remove lid for last 30 minutes or simmer sauce separately to thicken.
Add a little honey or brown sugar if you like it sweeter.