Tender Barbecued Chicken

Prep: 15 min Cook: 480 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Juicy, tender barbecued chicken slow-cooked with smoky flavors, enhanced by onion, lemon, and cola for a sweet and tangy experience perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 fryer chicken (3-4 pounds) cut up
  • 1 (18 oz.) bottle barbecue sauce (dark)
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup regular cola

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. Top with sliced onion and lemon.
  3. Combine barbecue sauce and cola and pour over the chicken and aromatics.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

171 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.1g 18% DV
Total Fat 5.3g 7% DV
Carbs 22.8g 8% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 7.8g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 519.3mg 23% DV
Potassium 379mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 21.5mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3.8mcg
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 38mg 3% DV
Iron 2.8mg 15% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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