Frango barbecue na panela elétrica

Ingredientes

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 - 1/3 cup brown sugar (, packed (use 1/3 cup for sweeter))
• 2 tablespoons seedless blackberry preserves
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 1 tsp EACH smoked paprika, chili pwdr, onion pwdr, garlic pwdr, salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (or cayenne pepper (optional for a kick))

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Lightly spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray then add chicken.

2. 2

   Whisk together all of the Barbecue Sauce ingredients and pour over chicken. Toss to coat.

3. 3

   Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours.

4. 4

   When chicken is tender enough to shred, remove to a cutting board.

5. 5

   Dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water then add to barbecue sauce in slow cooker. Turn slow cooker to HIGH (if it was on low).

6. 6

   Shred chicken and add back to slow cooker. Cook for 20-30 minutes for chicken to absorb sauce and for sauce to thicken

7. 7

   Taste and add (one tablespoon at a time) additional brown sugar for sweeter, cider vinegar for tangier or chipotle/cayenne for spicier.

8. 8

   Serve barbecue chicken alone or in sandwiches, tacos, salads etc.