Season the chicken. Start by seasoning your chicken breasts or thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. This gives your chicken a fantastic flavor base.
Create a BBQ-infused liquid. In a separate bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. This sauce will be the star of the show, infusing your chicken with rich, smoky flavor.
Cover the chicken in sauce. Place the seasoned chicken in your crockpot and pour the BBQ sauce mixture over it. Make sure the chicken is well-coated.
Slow cook the BBQ chicken. Set your crockpot to low heat and let it cook for 6-8 hours. The slow cooking allows the chicken to absorb all the delicious flavors, becoming incredibly tender.
Shred the cooked chicken. Once the chicken is fully cooked, shred it using two forks right in the crockpot. The chicken should easily fall apart, soaking up even more of that delectable sauce.
Stir and coat. Give everything a good stir, ensuring the shredded chicken is evenly coated in the BBQ sauce.
Serve and enjoy! Serve your Crockpot BBQ Chicken in sandwiches, wraps, or on a plate with your favorite sides like coleslaw, baked beans, or cornbread.