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Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken

Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken

This Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken is a flavorful slow-cooked dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and tangy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce plus more for serving
  • ½ cup packed light or brown sugar
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • ¼ cup Italian dressing
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 potato buns
  • Coleslaw for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a slow-cooker, combine chicken breasts, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, Italian dressing, garlic powder and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss until well coated, then cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
  • Shred chicken and serve on buns with a drizzle of barbecue sauce and a spoonful of coleslaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
Keyword barbecue, bbq chicken, brown sugar, Chicken Recipe, slow cooker
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