Slow cooker pulled chicken
Chicken so tender it shreds with a fork — 5 minutes of prep, the slow cooker does the rest.
Steps
- 01
Slice the onion and place it on the bottom of the slow cooker. Mix garlic powder, paprika, and salt, then rub the mixture all over the chicken.
- 02
Place the chicken over the onion and pour in the broth.
- 03
Cook on high for 3 hours (or low for 6 hours).
- 04
Remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Return to the cooking juices and serve.
Why it worksWhy does slow cooking make tough cuts tender?
Why does slow cooking make tough cuts tender?
Tough cuts are full of collagen — the connective tissue holding muscles together. When cooked low and slow in liquid above 70°C for several hours, that collagen converts into gelatin, which is silky, rich, and impossible to achieve in an expensive filet. The longer the cook, the more gelatin, which is why braised beef gets better the next day.
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