Laura-Beer BBQ Chicken

1 tsp. Canola oil

4 lbs. Chicken breasts and thighs. Rinsed and patted dry

Salt and pepper

2 Medium onions, cut into wedges

1 Cup Dark beer or Ale

1 1/2 Cups Barbecue sauce

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches, brown chicken on both sides. Place browned chicken in a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. And onions to slow cooker

In a bowl, combine dark beer and barbecue sauce. Pour mixture over chicken and onions in slow cooker.

Cover and cook oh high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours or low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours.