BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Another attempt at the crock pot came out great!

These BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches were really good and very easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 1-2 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 18 oz. bottle of BBQ sauce (we used Sweet Baby Rays)
• 1 medium sweet onion, diced
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 tpepper
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 5 cloves of garlic, minced
  
• hamburger buns
• optional: slices of cheese
  

Spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.

Remove fat from chicken breasts and put in pot.

Pour diced onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and brown sugar over chicken.

Pour BBQ sauce over chicken

Cook on LOW for 8 hours.
If you're home, give the chicken a stir every couple of hours to keep from burning.

About 30-45 minutes before the chicken is ready, shred the chicken.
I think it's easiest to use two forks and pull the chicken apart.

After cooking for 8 hours, give the chicken a final mix and place on buns.
Add a slice of cheese to the top if you'd like.

Yum! And great leftover as well!

Pulled BBQ Chicken

Pulled chicken is a favorite is our house. I found this recipe from Rachael Ray that we decided to try the other night. Yum!

Ingredients:

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)
• Salt and pepper
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1-1/3 cups barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• Hot pepper sauce
• 6 kaiser or French rolls, split
• 6 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 1-1/2 cups)

Directions:

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place in a heavy pot with the onion, garlic and just enough water to cover (about 1-1/2 cups). Add the barbecue sauce, vinegar and a few drops hot sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken from the sauce and shred with two forks.

   

2. Boil the sauce, skimming occasionally, until reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the shredded chicken and heat through. Spoon the mixture onto the rolls and top with the cheese.