Carolina Shredded Chicken

(from nmgresearch’s recipe box)

Source: Family Circle

Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 28 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: GRILLING

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2/3 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • 6 sandwich buns

Directions

  1. Heat grill to medium-high.

  2. Sprinkle chicken on all sides with seasoned salt and paprika. When grill is ready, place chicken on grill grate. Cook, turning once, for 18 minutes.

  3. Heat oil in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

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

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