🍗 Slow Cooker BBQ Butter Chicken (Easy & Juicy)
📝 Ingredients
6–8 chicken thighs and/or drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on or off)
1–1½ cups Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce
½ stick (4 tbsp) real butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground black pepper
(Optional) ½ tsp salt
(Optional) 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (for extra sweetness)
(Optional) 1 tsp smoked paprika (for a smoky touch)
👩🍳 Instructions
Prep the chicken
Place the chicken thighs and legs into your crockpot in a single layer if possible.
Season
Sprinkle garlic powder, black pepper, and optional salt evenly over the chicken.
Add sauce & butter
Pour BBQ sauce over the chicken, coating it well.
Cut butter into pieces and place on top.
Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours
(or HIGH for 3–4 hours if you’re short on time)
Finish (optional but recommended)
For thicker sauce: remove lid last 20–30 minutes
For crispy edges: broil chicken in the oven for 3–5 minutes after cooking
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or fries
Add a side of coleslaw or salad for balance
Spoon extra sauce over everything 😍
🔥 Tips
Use skinless chicken if you want less grease
Add sliced onions or bell peppers for extra flavor
Double the sauce if you like it extra saucy
