Carolina Shredded Chicken

By s_curtis444

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 6 bone-in chx thighs, skin removed (about 2 lbs)
• 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1/4 tsp. paprika
• 1 tbsp. veggie oil
• 1 sm. onion, diced
• 2/3 c. vinegar
• 1/2 c. ketchup
• 1/4 c. packed light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. spicy brown mustard
• 6 sandwich buns

Preparation

Step 1

Heat gas grill to med-high. Sprinkle chicken on all sides w/ seasoned salt and paprika. When grill is ready, place chicken on grill grate. Cook, turning once, for 18 mins. or till thigh registers 180 degrees.

Meanwhile, prepare sauce: heat oil in med. saucepan over med. heat. Add onion and cook 5 mins. Stir in vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 mins.

Remove chicken from grill and allow to cool slightly. With two forks or your hands, shred meat from bones. Add shredded chicken to sauce and heat through. Divide chicken evenly among sandwich buns, a heaping 1/3 c. on each.