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Zesty BBQ Chicken Crockpot – Easy, Saucy, and Slow-Cooked to Perfection

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This crockpot zesty BBQ chicken is slow-cooked in a bold, tangy sauce with just the right balance of sweet, smoky, and citrusy notes. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or honey)

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Optional: hot sauce, liquid smoke, or crushed pineapple

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Place in slow cooker.

  • In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, lemon juice, and garlic.

  • Pour sauce over chicken. Top with sliced onions.

  • Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.

  • Shred chicken with two forks in the pot. Stir to coat in sauce.

  • Serve hot on buns, rice, or as desired.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

  • Add chili powder or cumin for Tex-Mex flavor.

  • To thicken sauce, use cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes

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