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Barbecue Pulled Chicken

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This fanciful reinterpretation of pulled pork uses chicken and lots of tomato sauce. Have sliced jalapenos, sliced red onions and some sour cream on hand to top this hearty main course.

 

Barbecue Pulled Chicken

 

 

 

 


RECIPE OVERVIEW

Serves
8
Prep Time
25 min.
Total Time
330 min.
Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate   Gluten Free Diet   Healthy Weight   Heart Healthy   Low Calorie   Low Carb   Low Sat Fat   Low Sodium  

 

INGREDIENTS

1 8-ounce ca reduced-sodium tomato sauce

1 4-ounce ca chopped green chiles, drained

3 tablespoon cider vinegar

2 tablespoon 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

 

COOKING DIRECTIONS

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.

 


MAKE AHEAD TIP

Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

 

NUTRITION INFO

Per serving
Calories: 184
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fat: 8g
Protein: 20g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 68mg
Potassium: 303mg
Sodium: 257mg
Exchanges: 1/2 other carb., 2.5 lean meat
Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

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Shopping List
  • 1. 1 8-ounce ca reduced-sodium tomato sauce
  • 2. 1 4-ounce ca chopped green chiles, drained
  • 3. 3 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 4. 2 tablespoon honey
  • 5. 1 tablespoon sweet or smoked paprika
  • 6. 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 7. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 8. 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 9. 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile
  • 10. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 11. 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
  • 12. 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 13. 1 clove garlic, minced
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