Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4 lb

boneless chicken breasts, skinless

0.75 cup

water

3 tbsp

vinegar

3 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp

cumin

28 unit

sweet baby ray's barbecue sauce

Step 1
~18 min

Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a crockpot.

Step 2
~18 min

Add water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and cumin to the crockpot.

Step 3
~18 min

Cook on low for 3 hours.

Step 4
~18 min

Remove chicken from the crockpot and let it cool slightly.

Step 5
~18 min

Shred the cooled chicken with a fork.

Step 6
~18 min

Drain the juices from the crockpot, reserving 1-2 cups.

Step 7
~18 min

Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.

Step 8
~18 min

Add the entire bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce to the chicken.

Step 9
~18 min

Add reserved juices gradually until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 10
~18 min

Serve warm.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce to your preference.

Serve with coleslaw and baked beans for a classic BBQ meal.

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with coleslaw, baked beans, and corn on the cob.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Baked Beans
Corn on the Cob

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular American BBQ dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer cookouts
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Party
Cookout
Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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