Slow-Cooked Barbecued Chicken

(Courtesy of Southern Living)

Ingredients:
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (3-3 1/2 lb.) cut-up whole chicken
1/2 c. cola soft drink
1/3 c. ketchup
1/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 lemon, sliced

Directions:
Stir togethre first 4 ingredients in a small bowl.  Sprinkle over chicken.  Place chicken in a single layer in a lightly greased 6 quart slow cooker.

Whisk together cola and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl.  Slowly pour mixture between chicken pieces (to avoid removing spices from chicken).  Place lemon slices in a single layer on top of chicken.

Cover and cook on high for 5 hours (or on low for 6 1/2-7 1/2 hour) or until done.

Transfer chicken pieces to a serving platter; discard lemon slices.  Skim fat from pan juices in the slow cooker.  Pour pan juices over chicken; serve immediately.