Description
A savory dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a smoky barbecue sauce with a kick of chili powder, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot evenly, ensuring they are in a single layer.
- Mix the barbecue sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken, making sure it’s well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot with two forks, mixing it with the sauce.
- Serve on soft buns or with various sides like rice or tacos.
Notes
For best results, allow chicken to marinate in sauce overnight and avoid overcooking on high heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg