Shredded Barbecued Chicken

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"America's Test Kitchen"

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

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.