Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray. In the following order, add onions to the bottom of the slow cooker then top with chicken, garlic, half of the bottle of BBQ sauce, vinegar, liquid smoke, salt, and pepper to the crock pot.
Cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours or until the chicken is easily shreddable.
Remove chicken from the crock and shred in a separate bowl.
Add the shredded chicken back to the pot then mix in the remaining BBQ sauce and hot sauce (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
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NOTES: use any favorite barbeque sauce and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
VARIATIONS: pork butt can be substituted for the chicken.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve on hamburger buns or wrapped in lettuce and topped with coleslaw with a side of baked beans.