Shredded Barbecued Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt
pepper
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

Preparation

Mix chili powder, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper together, then rub mixture evenly over chicken; transfer to slow cooker.
Pour 1/2 cup barbecue sauce over chicken and toss to coat.
Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4-6 hours, on LOW.
Transfer chicken to large bowl, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces; cover to keep warm.
Let braising liquid settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
Microwave remaining cup barbecue sauce in bowl until hot, about 3 minutes.
Toss shredded chicken with hot barbecue sauce and 1 cup braising liquid; add more liquid as needed to keep meat moist.
Serve.