#bbqchicken

Craving juicy, flavorful smoked chicken thighs? 🍗 This easy recipe shows you how to smoke chicken thighs to perfection with crispy skin, bold BBQ seasoning, and tender, smoky meat. Perfect for weeknight dinners, backyard BBQs, or meal prep, you'll get step-by-step instructions, cooking times, and expert tips for foolproof results every time.

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Enjoy the savory and crispy goodness of BBQ chicken made quickly in a pressure cooker. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a hassle-free meal with bold flavors.

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 1 cup barbecue sauce. 1/2 cup chicken broth. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh parsley for garnish optional.

Instructions: Use garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper along with smoked paprika to season chicken breasts. Heat up the olive oil and set the pressure cooker to saut mode. For two to three minutes on each side, brown the chicken breasts. Mix the barbecue sauce and chicken broth together in the pressure cooker. Put the pressure cooker on high pressure for 10 minutes with the lid on tight. Let the pressure naturally drop for 5 minutes after the cooking is done, then quickly drop any remaining pressure. Take the chicken out of the pressure cooker and use two forks to shred it. Add the chicken shreds back to the sauce in the pressure cooker and mix them in. If you want, you can sprinkle fresh parsley on top of the BBQ chicken before serving it on buns or over rice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

This slow cooker BBQ chicken recipe makes it easy to enjoy juicy, tender chicken with little work. It's great for busy days or when you just want some tasty barbecue.

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 1 cup barbecue sauce. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. 1/4 cup chicken broth. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a bowl, mix together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken, making sure it's well coated. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through. Once done, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the sauce in the slow cooker. Serve hot as desired, such as on sandwiches, wraps, or over rice. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

This Slow Cooker Spicy BBQ Chicken is a perfect Super Bowl recipe that's easy to prepare and packed with flavor. The chicken becomes tender and juicy as it cooks low and slow in the spicy BBQ sauce, making it a crowd-pleasing dish for any game day gathering.

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 1 cup BBQ sauce. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken, making sure it is evenly coated. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it well with the sauce in the slow cooker. Serve hot as sandwiches, wraps, or alongside your favorite side dishes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes

A tasty and filling keto-friendly salad with softly shred chicken, crisp mixed greens, and a tangy BBQ dressing that doesn't have any added sugar.

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded. 4 cups mixed greens. 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced. 1/4 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Take a small bowl and mix the BBQ sauce, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar with a whisk. Shred the chicken and put it in a large bowl. Add the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss it around until it's well covered. Add pepper and salt to taste. Serve right away.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This is a simple and tasty recipe for BBQ chicken that is cooked in the slow cooker and stays tender and flavorful. Great for gatherings or busy days.

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 1 cup BBQ sauce. 1/4 cup Italian dressing. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce.

Instructions: Put chicken breasts in the crock pot. Put BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and mix them together. Cover the chicken with the sauce mix. Let the chicken cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, until it is soft and fully cooked. Take two forks and shred the chicken. Then, mix it with the sauce in the slow cooker. Enjoy while hot, and if you want, put it on buns.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

BBQ chicken skewers that are tasty and smokey and great for a summer barbecue. The marinade gives the soft chicken a kick of flavor that makes it a hit at any outdoor party.

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes. 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 tablespoon soy sauce. 1 tablespoon honey. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes.

Instructions: In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper to create the marinade. Place chicken cubes in a resealable plastic bag and pour half of the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked skewers. Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the reserved marinade, until chicken is cooked through and has a smoky char. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley or green onions. Enjoy these delicious smoky BBQ chicken skewers at your summer cookout!

Prep Time: 70 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

These BBQ chicken sandwiches made in a crockpot are a great way to spend a weeknight dinner. The slow cooker does all the work to make BBQ chicken that is soft and flavorful, perfect for putting between buns. You can add pickles and coleslaw to make it taste even better.

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 1 cup BBQ sauce. 1/2 cup chicken broth. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Salt and pepper to taste. 4 hamburger buns. Sliced pickles optional. Coleslaw optional.

Instructions: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the chicken is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork. Shred the cooked chicken in the crockpot and stir it in the sauce to coat thoroughly. Toast the hamburger buns in a toaster or on a griddle until they are lightly browned. Place a generous portion of BBQ chicken on the bottom half of each bun. Top with sliced pickles and coleslaw if desired. Cover with the top half of the bun and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6-7