A rich, deeply flavored, sweet, Crockpot BBQ chicken dinner, that is easy to fix and forget! Make ahead and come home to a fabulous dinner to share with the family
Sprinkle paprika, salt and pepper onto the chicken, and in a large pan sear on both sides (2 mins per side)
Place chicken into the crockpot, on top of the onions.
Make the Sauce
In the same pan you used to sear the chicken, add 1 tsp olive oil and heat over medium.
Saute the onion for a few minutes until softened, then add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds
Add cornstarch to the canned tomatoes, and add the mixture, plus the vinegar, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce and pepper to the pan.
Simmer for a few minutes. You may wish to blend the sauce at this point for a smoother consistency.
Add sauce to crockpot, covering chicken and mix until combined.
Set, and forget!
Cook on low for 4-5 hours
Serve
Remove chicken from crockpot, and put on a plate, spooning the extra sauce over the top.
Devour.
Notes
What to do with leftoversCrockpot BBQ Chicken is even better the next day! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat until piping hot!Substitutions/AdditionsSpice it up! Add some garlic powder, onion powder and a pinch of cayenne pepper when seasoning the chicken, or some red pepper flakes in the barbecue sauce!A little hot sauce after cooking will also blast it with flavor.
Chicken TemperatureChicken should be cooked to 165 degrees F (internal temperature) when tested with a digital thermometer in the thickest part.