Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 300g Boneless, skinless chicken breast; 0.33 tsp Onion powder (spice rub); 0.33 tsp Garlic powder (spice rub); 0.33 tsp Smoked paprika (spice rub); 0.25 tsp Fine salt (spice rub); 1 pinch Black pepper; 140 g Plain tomato passata or canned tomato purée; 1 tbsp Pure maple syrup; 25 ml Apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp Tomato paste; 0.33 tsp Onion powder; 0.33 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 1 pinch Salt; 300g Sweet potatoes; 2 tsp Olive oil; 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika; 120g Shredded purple or green cabbage; 1 medium Carrot, grated; 0.5 medium Cucumber, diced; 1 cup Baby spinach; 120g Cooked black beans, drained; 0.5 Ripe avocado; 1 tbsp Lemon or lime juice; 1 tsp Olive oil for slaw

4 steps

Prep:20minCook:6h

This slow cooker BBQ chicken is the ultimate easy dinner, perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and crowd-pleasing meals. With endless serving options, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again!

Updated at: Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:53:41 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories530 kcal (27%)

Total Fat16.1 g (23%)

Carbs53.5 g (21%)

Sugars16.1 g (18%)

Protein42.4 g (85%)

Sodium741.1 mg (37%)

Fiber12.6 g (45%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Slow cook the BBQ chicken. Combine the spice rub and coat the chicken breasts. Mix the BBQ sauce ingredients in the slow cooker, add the chicken and turn to coat. Cook on low for approximately 6–7 hours or high for around 3 hours, checking for an internal temperature of 74°C. Shred with two forks and stir back into the sauce. Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.

Step 2

Roast the sweet potatoes. About 35 minutes before serving, preheat the oven to 200°C. Cut the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes, toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Roast for 25–35 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and soft inside.

Step 3

Prepare the crunchy slaw. Combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot and diced cucumber. Toss with the lemon or lime juice and olive oil. Season lightly. Keep the dressing simple so the tanginess cuts through the rich, smoky BBQ sauce.

Step 4

Assemble your dinner. Divide baby spinach, roasted sweet potatoes, warmed black beans and crunchy slaw between two bowls. Spoon the hot BBQ chicken over the top. Finish with sliced avocado and a little extra BBQ sauce from the slow cooker.