Slow Cooker Alabama Pulled BBQ Chicken

1. 1

   Spread onion out in the bottom of a slow cooker.

2. 2

   Whisk 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, paprika, and poultry seasoning together in a small bowl.

3. 3

   Place garlic cloves inside chicken cavity, brush chicken all over with melted butter, and sprinkle paprika mixture all over chicken.

4. 4

   Place chicken, breast-side up, into slow cooker.

5. 5

   Pour water into slow cooker and sprinkle liquid smoke over chicken.

6. 6

   Cook on High for 1 hour.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to Low and cook for 8 hours.

8. 8

   Remove meat from bones, shred meat with two forks, cut onions in half, and return meat and onions to slow cooker.

9. 9

   While chicken is cooking, whisk mayonnaise, cider vinegar, white sugar, remaining salt, remaining black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until sauce is smooth.

10. 10

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 1 hour.

11. 11

    Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons sauce over chicken mixture and continue cooking on Low for 1 hour.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.