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

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients to create the vinegar mixture. Place the chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker and pour the vinegar mixture over it. Cook, covered, on low for 4-5 hours or until the chicken reaches a tender consistency.
2. Remove the chicken and allow it to cool slightly. Reserve 1 cup of cooking juices and discard the remaining liquid. Shred the chicken using two forks. Return the shredded meat and the reserved cooking juices to the slow cooker; heat through. Optionally, serve the chicken mixture on buns.

Nutrition Facts:

• A 1/2 cup serving (calculated without buns) contains approximately 134 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 3g carbohydrates (3g sugars, 0g fiber), and 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.