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Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled chicken on a platter

Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled Chicken

Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled Chicken isn't just for Game Night, it's great for any time you're feeding a crowd. Bourbon and a molasses barbecue sauce are perfect with chicken. An EASY and healthy dish that everyone will love.
Course: entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours

Ingredients
 

  • 4 lbs bone-in skinless chicken thighs (about 10 thighs)
  • ¾ cup bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons dark molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Remove skin from chicken thighs and place in slow cooker.
  • In a bowl whisk the remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour over chicken and toss. Cook for 31/2 to 4 hours on high or 7 hours on low until chicken is falling off bone. Remove chicken and shred, removing the bones. Return to the slow cooker and set on warm until ready to serve.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
Serve on Hawaiian rolls

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg