Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cup brown sugar (, packed (use 1/3 cup for sweeter))
  • 2 tablespoons seedless blackberry preserves
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 1 tsp EACH smoked paprika, chili pwdr, onion pwdr, garlic pwdr, salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (or cayenne pepper (optional for a kick))

Instruction

  • Lightly spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray then add chicken.
  • Whisk together all of the Barbecue Sauce ingredients and pour over chicken. Toss to coat.
  • Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours.
  • When chicken is tender enough to shred, remove to a cutting board.
  • Dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water then add to barbecue sauce in slow cooker. Turn slow cooker to HIGH (if it was on low).
  • Shred chicken and add back to slow cooker. Cook for 20-30 minutes for chicken to absorb sauce and for sauce to thicken
  • Taste and add (one tablespoon at a time) additional brown sugar for sweeter, cider vinegar for tangier or chipotle/cayenne for spicier.
  • Serve barbecue chicken alone or in sandwiches, tacos, salads etc.