Crockpot Bacon Wrapped Apple Barbecue Chicken

1-1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins (fresh or frozen)
6-8+ slices of hickory smoked bacon, cut in half if using tenderloins, use whole for breasts
4 apples, chopped
1 1/2 c. BBQ sauce, any flavor
1 T. balsamic vinegar
1/2 t. dried thyme

Place liner in crockpot. Wrap each piece of chicken in bacon. Place wrapped chicken in bottom of crockpot. (They can overlap) In a large bowl, combine chopped apples, sauce, vinegar, and thyme. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. This chicken is very tender and delicious! This chicken can also be shredded easily if desired. (Making with tenderloins instead of breasts would help with portion control and ease in cutting for some people.)

*can also be made with boneless pork chops.
**I served them with sweet potatoes and a salad

<------uncooked, wrapped chicken breasts










Chopped apple mixture on top                                                                         Cooked chicken and apples