Let the Crockpot help you make a delicious lemony barbecue chicken for dinner tonight.
Enlist the help of yourslow cooker.
After just a few prep steps, all you have to do is set it and forget it.
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Six to seven low-and-slow hours later, your chicken will be transformed.
(Just remember to save those pan juices in Step 4.
They belong on your plate too and will make this delicious chicken even more irresistible.)
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Did we mention the easy cleanup?
Ingredients for Slow-Cooker Barbecue Chicken
A quick mix, and your slow cooker does all the work.
To make this chicken, you’ll need:
Why Add Cola to Chicken?
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While lemon juice registers a pH of 2, Coca-Cola has a pH of about 2.7.
This acidity helps break down proteins; tenderizing meat whether soaked for 20 minutes or up to 8 hours.
How To Make Slow-Cooker Barbecue Chicken
This recipe comes together with under 20 minutes of hands-on time.
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Pair with aseasonal salad,grilled vegetables,rice,potatoes, or your favoriteclassic sides.
Reheat (defrosted if frozen) in the Crockpot or on the stovetop until hot throughout before serving.
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Ingredients
2tsp.kosher salt
1 1/2tsp.paprika
1/2tsp.garlic powder
1/2tsp.pepper
1(3- to 3 1/2-lb.
Season chicken:
Sprinkle over chicken.
Place chicken in a single layer in a lightly greased 6-qt.
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Make barbecue sauce:
Whisk together cola soft drink 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.
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Spoon juices over chicken:
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.
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When the chicken registers 165F in the thickest portion, it’s ready to serve.
Cola works to tenderize the meat while adding a subtle sweetness and acidity to the mix.
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