I love it when friends think of me when they see a recipe they believe I would like to try. I must say, my friends are usually spot-on! While I have tried a few recipes that didn't quite make the grade for me, most have become part of my DVO Cook'n Library. (You do know what I am talking about, right?)

This BBQ Crockpot chicken is just one of the many my family loves. Not only is it simple, but you can make it ahead of time, freeze it, and put it into your crock-pot when you KNOW your day is going to be hectic. Another bonus is that there are no "exotic" ingredients. I would bet you have everything you need for this meal in your kitchen right now.

This recipe can be made as 2 meals for 2 people, or 1 meal for 4. Of course, you may double the ingredients and have more to freeze!

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Southern BBQ Crockpot Chicken

Cooking time: 3 hours on high

4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (these can be frozen, just don't thaw before putting the sauce on)
3 cups ketchup
6 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoon ground red hot pepper flakes, or to taste (I do MORE)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or fresh garlic to taste)

Combine all ingredients for the sauce and mix well. Divide and put into two freezer bags. Add 2 large chicken breasts to each bag and coat well with the sauce.

Spread the bag out and press it flat to freeze. These will stack well even in your refrigerator freezer.

Cooking:
You can thaw ahead of time or just press it out from the bag (frozen) into your slow cooker. Cook on high for 3 hours.

You may eat this over sticky rice or noodles. You may also shred the chicken and put it on hard rolls for something a little different. Yummy any way you choose!

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