When making BBQ chicken in the crock pot, you might wonder if the chicken needs to be fully submerged in liquid. The answer is nope! Chicken releases its own juices as it cooks, and when combined with the BBQ sauce, it provides plenty of moisture. As it slow-cooks, the sauce will meld with the chicken's natural juices, giving you tender, flavorful BBQ chicken without the need to drown it in liquid.