Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken
This Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken is the ultimate easy dinner! Tender, juicy chicken smothered in the sweet and smoky flavor of Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight or a weekend BBQ
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (on low heat)
- Total Time: 4-6 hours
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or other chicken parts like bone-in or chicken legs)
- 1 (18 oz.) bottle of Sweet Baby Ray’s Original Barbecue Sauce (or any flavor you prefer, including sugar-free)
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce, white vinegar, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined.
- Add Chicken to Crockpot: Place the chicken (breasts, legs, or other cuts) into the crockpot.
- Pour the Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s evenly coated. (TIP: Save a little sauce for glazing the chicken right before serving.)
- Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours. Chicken legs may cook a bit faster, so check after 4 hours. The chicken is ready when it is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crockpot and glaze with the reserved sauce. Serve hot and enjoy your sweet, smoky chicken!
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier kick, you can add extra red pepper flakes.
- For even more flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce mixture overnight before cooking.
- If you’re using bone-in chicken, it may take slightly longer to cook.
- Serve this with a side of coleslaw or roasted vegetables for a complete meal!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg