OOEY GOOEY PULLED BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Ooey Gooey Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches image

Provided by Rita1652

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lbs chicken breasts, and thighs skinless boneless (4 cups cooked and shredded)
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper
1 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
19 ounces barbecue sauce, honey smoked (or your favorite)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon hot chili sauce, sriracha
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
baby arugula or any fresh greens
6 rolls
6 ounces swiss cheese, shredded

Steps:

Season the chicken with basil, salt and pepper to taste and place in a small heavy pot with just enough water just to cover (about 1 cup). Bring to boil then reduce to a simmer. Poaching chicken till almost cooked through about 10-15 minutes.
Remove the chicken and set aside to cool. Shred the chicken when cool enough to handle and discarding any fat.
Strain liquid and place liquid in a larger pot with the onion, pepper, garlic, barbecue sauce, vinegar and sriracha hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and herbs and spices and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and add the shredded chicken, fresh basil and simmer for 30-60 minutes.
Spoon the mixture onto the rolls and top with the grated cheese and fresh greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.1, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 123, Sodium 1392.6, Carbohydrate 73, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 29.3, Protein 45.7