Pulled BBQ Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Brine:
2. 2
   Combine Brine Ingredients in pot and place on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   Remove from heat when the salt/sugar have dissolved and let cool to room temperature.
4. 4
   Place chicken in plastic bag/bowl and pour in brine to cover.
5. 5
   Place in refrigerator for 4-24 hours.
6. 6
   Remove chicken from brine, rinse, and pat dry.
7. 7
   Sauce/Chicken:
8. 8
   Using the Sauce Ingredients, combine water, bbq sauce, vinegar, hot sauce, onion, and garlic in a heavy pot.
9. 9
   Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
10. 10
    Place into sauce pot, ensuring the chicken is covered by the liquid.
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    Bring to a boil.
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    Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through).
13. 13
    Remove chicken.
14. 14
    Boil the sauce until it reduces by about half.
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    While sauce is boiling/reducing, shred chicken with two forks.
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    Note that the longer you let your chicken sit in the brine, the easier it will shred.
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    When sauce has reduced, turn heat down to low.
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    Add salt/pepper to taste.
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    Add shredded chicken to sauce and heat through.
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    Plate onto buns and serve.