Citrus BBQ Chicken in Crock Pot Recipe

Name: Citrus BBQ Chicken in Crock Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 vidalia onions; 2 lemons; 2 oranges; 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs); 20 ounces chicken broth; 10 ounces barbecue sauce; 2 -3 tablespoons canola oil; ¼ cup butter; dry rub seasonings (make to your taste); 3 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon pepper; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon ginger; 1 teaspoon rosemary (optional)

Servings: persons

2 vidalia onions
2 lemons
2 oranges
1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
20 ounces chicken broth
10 ounces barbecue sauce
2 -3 tablespoons canola oil
¼ cup butter
dry rub seasonings (make to your taste)
3 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ginger
1 teaspoon rosemary (optional)

1
Prep chicken: rinse, take out gizzards and other innards; dry with a paper towel; rub oil on chicken thoroughly.
2
Put half stick of butter into chicken cavity; fill the rest of the cavity with as much onion, lemon and orange that you can (most likely won't be too much).
3
Apply dry rub all over chicken; wrap tightly in plastic wrap (two pieces in opposite directions should do the trick); drop into Ziploc bag; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
4
When chicken is ready, slice leftover onion, lemon & orange in thick slices; arrange in the bottom of a crock pot to form a bed.
5
Pour in chicken broth until its just below tops of onions and fruit.
6
Put chicken on top of onions and citrus; set cook time to high for about 6 hours; chicken broth shouldnt be touching bottom of the chicken initially.
7
About 4 hours into the process, remove majority of liquid in the bottom of the crock using a baster; pour half of BBQ sauce on top of chicken.
8
About 5 hours into the cooking process, baste chicken with juices from the bottom of the crock pot, pour remaining BBQ sauce over chicken.
9
Baste chicken every 15 minutes with juices in the bottom of the crock.
10
After 6 hours of cooking, remove chicken from crock and remove meat from bones; drop meat back into crock pot and shred; leave crock on warm and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 vidalia onions, 2 lemons, 2 oranges, 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs), and more.

Yes, Citrus BBQ Chicken in Crock Pot falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Citrus BBQ Chicken in Crock Pot

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