pray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Place the chicken pieces into the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken and toss to combine. Once the chicken is fully coated, place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 4-6 hours on low, or 2-3 hours on high.
The chicken is ready when an internal temperature reaches 165°F. I like to keep the chicken cooking for a little longer and pull it around 180°F as I feel it is more tender.
Preheat the broiler to high. Line a sheet tray with foil. Place the chicken pieces on the foil not touching. Brush with the bbq sauce all over the top of the chicken.
Broil until lightly golden and caramelized, and bubbly; keep watching as this will only take a few minutes. Turn the pieces over, and brush with extra barbecue sauce. Broil again. Repeat one more time until the chicken is caramelized and sticky. The amount of sauce you use depends on your personal preference how saucy you like your chicken, and serve.
Notes
You can use your favorite rub or my homemade rub I have provided.
Any pieces of chicken will work for this recipe.
Use your favorite BBQ sauce or make homemade.
You can double this recipe, just use a large slow cooker but cooking times may vary so check with a kitchen thermometer.
This can be cooked on low for 4-6 hours or high 2-3 hours.
Broiling is involved in this so you are able to get the BBQ sauce nice and sticky on that chicken.
If you don't want to broil, just drain juices from slow cooker and stir in BBQ sauce and toss to coat.