Categories: Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 lb. whole chicken
• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp. natural hickory liquid smoke
• 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Alabama White Sauce (see recipe)
• Biscuits and dill pickles, to serve

Directions

1. Spray a slow cooker with cooking spray.

2. Using kitchen scissors, remove backbone from chicken; discard skin. Cut chicken into quarters.

3. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet; cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 6 minutes.

4. In a small bowl, stir together liquid smoke, paprika, and remaining 2 tbsp. oil; brush over chicken. Place chicken in slow cooker. Cover and cook until cooked through, about 5 hours on LOW. Let cool slightly; shred chicken with a fork. Toss chicken with 1/2 cup cooking liquid.

5. Serve with Alabama White Sauce, biscuits and pickles.

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