Name: Barbecue Pulled Chicken
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 330 min
Ingredients: 1 8-ounce can reduced-sodium tomato sauce; 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; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced

Barbecue Pulled Chicken

3.8

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19 Reviews

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.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

5 hrs 5 mins

Total Time:

5 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

5 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 8-ounce can reduced-sodium tomato sauce
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

Directions

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.
Put the lid on and cook on low until the chicken can be pulled apart, about 5 hours.
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 (per serving)

214	Calories
8g	Fat
9g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 6g
Added Sugars 4g	8%
Protein 25g	50%
Total Fat 8g	11%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 130mg	43%
Vitamin A 711IU	14%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Folate 15mcg	4%
Sodium 321mg	14%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 34mg	8%
Potassium 442mg	9%

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.