Pulled pork sandwiches are high on my list. I love them. This Barbecue Pulled Chicken is a "healthier" version. To reduce more of the fat, I used chicken breasts instead of thighs. You can serve these sandwiches on those super thin "buns" to ease the guilt! Also, you can throw it in the crockpot and forget about it!
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 5 hrs
Yields: 8 Servings
Ingredients
8 ounce can reduced-sodium tomato sauce
4 ounce can chopped green chiles, drained
3 Tablespoons cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon sweet or smoked paprika
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Directions
1Stir tomato sauce, chiles, vinegar, honey, paprika, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ground chipotle and salt in a 6-quart slow cooker until smooth. Add chicken, onion and garlic; stir to combine.
2Put the lid on and cook on low until the chicken can be pulled apart, about 5 hours.
3Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred with a fork. Return the chicken to the sauce, stir well and serve.
--Make Ahead Tip
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.