Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium chicken base
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split, optional

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker; add vinegar mixture. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.
2. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Reserve 1 cup cooking juices; discard remaining juices. Shred chicken with 2 forks. Return meat and reserved cooking juices to slow cooker; heat through. If desired, serve chicken mixture on buns