Shredded Barbecued Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
salt
pepper
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

Directions:

Mix chili powder, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper together, then rub mixture evenly over chicken; transfer to slow cooker.
Pour 1/2 cup barbecue sauce over chicken and toss to coat.
Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4-6 hours, on LOW.
Transfer chicken to large bowl, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces; cover to keep warm.
Let braising liquid settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
Microwave remaining cup barbecue sauce in bowl until hot, about 3 minutes.
Toss shredded chicken with hot barbecue sauce and 1 cup braising liquid; add more liquid as needed to keep meat moist.
Serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	743.05 Kcal (3111 kJ)
Calories from fat	487.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	54.13g	83%
Cholesterol	185.8mg	62%
Sodium	1173.31mg	49%
Potassium	648.17mg	14%
Total Carbs	31.15g	10%
Sugars	23.7g	95%
Dietary Fiber	1.18g	5%
Protein	34.89g	70%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	38.9mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	248.11 Kcal (1039 kJ)
Calories from fat	162.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.08g	83%
Cholesterol	62.04mg	62%
Sodium	391.78mg	49%
Potassium	216.43mg	14%
Total Carbs	10.4g	10%
Sugars	7.91g	95%
Dietary Fiber	0.4g	5%
Protein	11.65g	70%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	0.3mg	5%
Calcium	13mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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