Barbecue Pulled Chicken

This BBQ pulled chicken recipe is a fanciful reinterpretation of pulled pork that slow-cooks chicken in lots of tangy tomato sauce. Have sliced jalapenos, sliced red onions and some sour cream on hand to top this barbecue pulled chicken, which makes a hearty main course. You can turn it into an unbelievable sandwich or serve it on mashed potatoes or even whole-grain spaghetti. Serve with shredded napa cabbage tossed with low-fat mayonnaise, cider vinegar, celery seed and honey to taste.

IngredientsIngredient Checklist

1 ounce 1 8-ounce can reduced-sodium tomato sauce

1 ounce 1 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

½ teaspoon salt

2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced
DirectionsInstructions Checklist
Step 1
Stir 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.

Step 2
Put the lid on and cook on low until the chicken can be pulled apart, about 5 hours.

Step 3
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred with a fork. Return the chicken to the sauce, stir well and serve.

Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

For easy cleanup, try a slow-cooker liner. These heat-resistant, disposable liners fit neatly inside the insert and help prevent food from sticking to the bottom and sides of your slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2/3 Cup
Per Serving:
214 calories; protein 25.1g; carbohydrates 8.7g; dietary fiber 1.2g; fat 8.4g; saturated fat 2.3g; cholesterol 130.1mg; vitamin a iu 710.5IU; vitamin c 6.4mg; folate 15.3mcg; calcium 25.7mg; iron 2mg; magnesium 34.2mg; potassium 442.4mg; sodium 321.3mg; thiamin 0.1mg.
Exchanges:
1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 4 Lean Meat