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Zesty BBQ Chicken (5 Ingredients)

Tender shredded chicken slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy zesty BBQ sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup Zesty Italian salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, Zesty Italian dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and combined.
  • Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken, covering each piece.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for about 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
  • Serve warm, for example on hamburger buns or as desired.

Equipment

  • slow cooker (crock pot)
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • two forks for shredding

Notes

  • Recipe was updated on May 27, 2024.
  • Originally posted on June 30, 2012.