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Savory Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken

Savory Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken: A Tender Comfort Food Gem

This Savory Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken is a perfect crowd-pleaser with its blend of sweet brown sugar and smoky barbecue flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts The star of the dish, keeping the chicken moist and tender.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Essential for enhancing flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adds a subtle kick.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce Select your favorite type.
  • 1/2 cup Light or Brown Sugar Brown sugar adds deeper sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon Infuses warmth and complexity.
  • 1/4 cup Italian Dressing Can use homemade vinaigrette as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Contributes savory notes.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Offers smokiness; can use smoked paprika.
For Serving
  • 4 pieces Potato Buns Perfect for serving the chicken.
  • 2 cups Coleslaw Choose pre-made or homemade.

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place boneless skinless chicken breasts in your slow cooker, laying flat.
  2. In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, light or brown sugar, bourbon, Italian dressing, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the mixed sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, coating thoroughly. Cook on low for 4 hours.
  4. After cooking, shred the chicken with two forks in the slow cooker and mix it into the sauce.
  5. To serve, pile the shredded BBQ chicken onto potato buns and top with coleslaw and extra barbecue sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is fully immersed in sauce for maximum flavor. Consider adding apple cider vinegar for tanginess. Shred chicken while warm for best results.

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