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Slow-Cooked Barbecued Chicken

Source of Recipe


Southern Living



List of Ingredients



• 2 tsp salt
  
• 1½ tsp paprika
  
• ½ tsp garlic powder
  
• ½ tsp pepper
  
• 1 (3- to 3½-pound) cut-up whole chicken
  
• ½ cup cola soft drink
  
• 1/3 cup catsup
  
• ¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  
• 2 Tbsp bourbon
  
• 1 lemon, sliced
  






Instructions



1. Stir together first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle over chicken. Place chicken in a single layer in a lightly greased 6-quart slow cooker.
   
   
2. Whisk together cola and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Slowly pour mixture between chicken pieces (to avoid removing spices from chicken). Place lemon slices in a single layer on top of chicken. Cover and cook on High 5 hours (or Low 6½- to 7½ hours) or until done.
   
   
3. Transfer chicken pieces to a serving platter; discard lemon slices. Skim fat from pan juices in slow cooker. Pour pan juices over chicken; serve immediately.
   
   Makes 6 servings.