Crock pot cooking....let's get started.

So, if you are recently married or recently moved into your own place, you may have received a crock pot (slow cooker).  If not, you should make a trip to Target, Wal-Mart, or wherever you can find one.  Mine looks similar to this....http://www.target.com/p/crock-pot-6-qt-slow-cooker-red/-/A-14207121#prodSlot=medium_1_4&term=crock+pot.

But what if I can't cook?  It's OK!  Using a crock pot to cook is like not really cooking at all.  You just put your ingredients in the crock pot, turn it on and VOILA...Dinner.  You can do this in the morning before work and you have dinner when you get home.  This is also good for those "when are you going to have us over for dinner" occasions.

SO...I tried this recipe last night to make sure it was good before I posted it.  I'm glad I did.  It was delicious!  It is for barbecued chicken.  Mouth watering yet?

You will need to assemble the following ingredients:

crock pot
crock pot liners (see below)
chicken (I used just breast meat)
liquid measuring cup
solid measuring cup
measuring spoon

ketchup
vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar)
Worcestershire sauce
brown sugar
salt
mustard

Now--run to the store...I'll be here when you get back.

OK...now that you're back.  I never, and I mean never, use my crock pot without a liner.  This will save so much time in cleanup!

Once you have your liner in the crock pot, add your chicken.  Mine were frozen boneless, skinless breasts.  I happened to have a pack of Perdue in the freezer.  I tossed them in while they were still frozen.

Now you want to add your barbecue sauce ingredients.  Here's the recipe:

1 cup of ketchup

1/3 cup of vinegar

1/3 cup of Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup of brown sugar

1 teaspoon of salt

1 teaspoon of mustard

Again, I just dumped the ingredients on top of the chicken and put on the lid.  If you are doing this before work, turn the crock pot on low.  I, of course, did not think of that in the morning, so I did mine on high for about 2-3 hours and then turned it down.  

This chicken fell apart as I stirred it.  It was soooooo good.  

I made some rice (instant) and some frozen vegetables to go with it.  BAM!  15 minutes and dinner is ready.

I wanted to take some pictures of the finished product, but my boys jumped in too soon and ate it all before I got the chance.