POLYNESIAN PULLED CHICKEN

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I love the aroma of pork as it cooks but don't eat pork, so I make a pulled chicken with coconut and pineapple for a Polynesian twist. -Becky Walch, Manteca, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup frozen pepper strips, thawed
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
6 hoagie buns, split
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°. Remove chicken; cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Shred chicken with two forks. Return to slow cooker; heat through., Serve with buns and, if desired, sprinkle with cilantro. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve on buns. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 40g protein.