Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb.) cut-up whole chicken
• 1/2 cup cola soft drink
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 1 lemon, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

1. Stir together first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle over chicken. Place chicken in a single layer in a lightly greased 6-qt. slow cooker.

2. 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.

3. Cover and cook on HIGH 5 hours (or on LOW 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 hours) or until done.

4. 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.