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Best Barbecued Chicken

Source of Recipe


From "The Southern Slow Cooker Bible" by Tammy Algood



List of Ingredients



• � cup cola
  
• ⅓ cup ketchup
  
• � cup firmly packed brown sugar
  
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  
• 2 tablespoons bourbon, optional
  
• 1 (3 �-pound) whole chicken, cut in pieces
  
• 2 teaspoons onion salt
  
• 1 � teaspoons paprika
  
• � teaspoon garlic powder
  
• � teaspoon black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Lightly grease a large slow cooker.
   
   
2. In a medium bowl whisk together the cola, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and bourbon. Pour in the slow cooker. Place the chicken on top of the liquid in as much of a single layer as possible, turning to coat with the liquid mixture.
   
   
3. In a small bowl combine the onion salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 7 � hours or on high for 4 � to 5 hours. Transfer the chicken pieces to a deep serving platter and skim off the fat from the pan juices. Pour the leftover juices over the chicken pieces and serve warm.
   
   Makes 6 servings
   
   






Final Comments


� If using boneless chicken breasts, check for doneness after 6 hours on low and 4 hours on high.