Categories: Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• BBQ Sauce
• 1 1/4 cups ketchup, preferably organic
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and pepper
• BBQ Chicken
• 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs or a mix of the two
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper

Directions

1. To make the BBQ sauce. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 months.

2. To make the chicken. Place the chicken in the bowl of a crockpot. Add the honey, smoked paprika, chipotle chile powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the chicken. Pour in half of the BBQ sauce. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or on high 4-6 hours.

3. Once the chicken is done cooking, remove it from the sauce and shred with two forks, return the chicken to the sauce and toss, adding more of the reserved sauce as desired. Serve over rice or as sandwiches alongside your favorite sides.

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