Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1 1/2 tsp chili powder
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1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 cup grated yellow onion
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1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce, divided (recommend Bullseye original)
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2 Tbsp steak sauce (recommend A1)
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8 hamburger buns
# Instructions:
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Place chicken in a 5-7 quart slow cooker. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
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Pour spice mixture over chicken and add grated onion. Toss well to evenly coat the chicken with the spices.
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Evenly pour 3/4 cup BBQ sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours until the chicken shreds easily and registers 165°F in the center.
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Transfer chicken to a cutting board and reserve the liquid from the slow cooker. Skim fat from the liquid and discard. Shred the chicken using two forks.
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Heat the remaining 3/4 cup BBQ sauce with 2 Tbsp steak sauce in a microwave-safe bowl until warm, approximately 1-2 minutes.
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Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Pour 3/4 cup reserved liquid and the warmed BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken. Toss to evenly coat. Add more liquid or BBQ sauce if needed, and season with additional salt to taste.
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Serve the pulled BBQ chicken in hamburger buns. Optional: Add coleslaw, mixed with a bit of blue cheese, for extra flavor.