Shredded Barbecued Chicken |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 360 Minutes |
Ready In: 380 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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America's Test Kitchen Ingredients:
2 teaspoons chili powder |
1 teaspoon sweet paprika |
1/4 teaspoon 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:
1. 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.
2. Pour 1/2 cup barbecue sauce over chicken and toss to coat.
3. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4-6 hours, on LOW.
4. Transfer chicken to large bowl, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces; cover to keep warm.
5. Let braising liquid settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
6. Microwave remaining cup barbecue sauce in bowl until hot, about 3 minutes.
7. Toss shredded chicken with hot barbecue sauce and 1 cup braising liquid; add more liquid as needed to keep meat moist.
8. Serve.
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