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Slow Cooker Zesty Chicken Barbecue


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  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A delicious and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a zesty barbecue sauce, perfect for a flavorful and hassle-free meal.


Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste


Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the zesty barbecue sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
Serve hot with your favorite sides or on buns for sandwiches.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours