Name: Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon paprika; 0.75 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper; 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.13 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs; Cooking spray; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 0.5 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon dry mustard; 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice; 0.13 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 8 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns, toasted; 16 hamburger dill chips

Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

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Dinner guests are guaranteed to be impressed with this deceptively easy Pulled Chicken Sandwich recipe, which includes a seven-ingredient rub and a simple 15-minute sauce that comes together while the chicken grills. Serve on buns, over fresh greens, or on top of a baked potato for a filling dinner.

By David Bonom

Published on April 26, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Pulled Chicken Sandwiches — Photo: Raymond Hom; Styling: Pamela Duncan Silver

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg-Free High-Protein Nut-Free

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Ingredients

Chicken

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Cooking spray

Sauce

2 teaspoons canola oil
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Remaining ingredients

8 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns, toasted
16 hamburger dill chips

Directions

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
To prepare chicken, combine brown sugar, paprika, cumin, chipotle chile powder, ginger and salt in a small bowl. Rub evenly over chicken. Place chicken on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; cover and grill 15 minutes or until a thermometer registers 180°F, turning occasionally. Let stand for 5 minutes. Shred with 2 forks.
To prepare sauce, while chicken grills, heat canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook for 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 tablespoon sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, dry mustard, allspice and ground red peppe; cook 30 seconds. Stir in ketchup and vinegar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken; cook 2 minutes.
Place 1/3 cup chicken mixture on bottom half of each bun; top each with 2 pickle chips and top of bun.

Make ahead

The chicken and sauce can be made up to two days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

325	Calories
10g	Fat
35g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 325
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Protein 24g	48%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 106mg	35%
Sodium 786mg	34%
Calcium 99mg	8%
Iron 3mg	17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.