Description
Juicy slow cooker peach BBQ sauce chicken brings Southern comfort to dinner tables with minimal effort. Succulent chicken bathes in sweet-tangy peach sauce, promising a delightful meal that satisfies hunger and warms hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (340 grams) peach preserves (or fresh peaches, blended)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Gently nestle chicken breasts into the base of the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Generously dust the chicken with a harmonious blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, allowing the spices to coat each piece thoroughly.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together peach preserves, tangy barbecue sauce, and a splash of apple cider vinegar until the mixture achieves a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Pour the vibrant peach BBQ sauce mixture over the seasoned chicken, making sure every piece is lavishly covered and swimming in the flavorful liquid.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the chicken to gently simmer and absorb the sweet and smoky flavors for 4-6 hours.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the chicken and transfer to a serving platter, using two forks to shred the meat into tender, succulent strands.
- Optional: For an extra layer of caramelization, briefly broil the shredded chicken in the oven, brushing with additional sauce to create a slightly crisp exterior.
- Drizzle the remaining sauce from the slow cooker over the shredded chicken, ensuring each morsel is infused with the rich, peachy barbecue essence.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking and easier shredding in the slow cooker.
- Allow chicken to marinate briefly in the spice blend to enhance flavor absorption and tenderness.
- Use fresh peaches when in season for a brighter, more vibrant taste; frozen peaches work well during off-seasons.
- Adjust barbecue sauce sweetness by selecting a sauce with your preferred sugar level or adding honey for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg