TENDER BARBECUED CHICKEN

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After a long day at work, a slow-cooked meal is a great help. One of my family's favorites is this moist slow-simmered chicken. For an appealing look, choose a darker brown barbecue sauce. -Jacqueline Blanton, Gaffney, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
3/4 cup cola

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with onion and lemon slices. Combine barbecue sauce and cola; pour over chicken. , Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours, until chicken is tender. If desired, skim fat and thicken cooking juices; serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 965mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.