Carolina Shredded Chicken

Chicken:
6 bone in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 2 pounds) Or
4 large boneless chicken breasts, cut fat off
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1/4 tsp paprika
Sauce:
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2/3 cup vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 tbsp spicy brown mustard
6 sandwich buns

1) Heat gas grill to medium-high or charcoal grill to medium-hot coals
2) Chicken: Sprinkle chicken on all sides with seasoned salt and paprika. When grill is ready, place chicken on grill grate. Cook, turning once, for 18 minutes, or until thigh registers 180 degrees on an instant thermometer.

3)Meanwhile, prepare Sauce: Heat oil in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

4)Remove chicken from grill and allow to cool slightly. With two forks or your hands, shred meat from bones. Add shredded chicken to sauce and heat through. Divide chicken evenly among sandwich buns, a heaping 1/2 cup on each. Serve with whatever sides you love!!
Makes 6 servings Prep 25 minutes
Cook 10 minutes Grill 18 minutes

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