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Beat The Heat! Summer Slow Cooker Supper

No Comments | Written on July 14, 2010 at 5:00 am , by

No need to fire up the stove during the summer heat, now is a great time to use a slow cooker!  This recipe for “Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken” is an easy, budget friendly supper your family is guaranteed to love.  Serve it up with some coleslaw and a pickle spear and dinner is served!

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, with excess fat trimmed

1 cup barbecue sauce (use your favorite, but hickory or mesquite flavors are great!)

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and stir to coat chicken.  Cook on high heat for 3 hours, or until chicken is very tender.  Remove chicken and shred with forks.  Return to cooker and heat another 5 minutes.  Serve hot on hamburger buns.  Serves 6.  (The chicken can be made a day ahead, cooled, and refrigerated.  Reheat in a saucepan)

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