Best Sams Pulled Chicken Sandwich Recipes

PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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I was raised as a southern girl, with the love of barbecue built into my DNA. This slow-cooker recipe allows me to enjoy the flavors I grew up eating, while still following a healthy diet. -Heidi Mulholland, Cumming, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the first 11 ingredients. Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over top., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred meat with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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Provided by James Briscione

Categories main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 apple, cut into thin julienne strips
Fresh lemon juice, to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups South-of-Something Chicken with sauce, recipe follows, reheated
4 burger buns
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 3 1/2- to 5-pound whole chickens ("roaster" size)
Olive or vegetable oil, as needed
One 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups minced yellow onions

Steps:

Combine the olive oil, mustard, celery, scallions and apple in a small bowl. Mix well and season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Divide the South-of-Something Chicken and sauce among the buns. Top each with some slaw and close to make sandwiches. Serve immediately.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a small bowl, mix together the coriander, smoked paprika, cumin. 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
Lightly coat the chickens with oil, then sprinkle generously with the salt and spice mixture.
Combine the tomatoes, garlic and onions in a large roasting pan and place the two chickens on top, breast-side up. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 160 degrees F, about 45 minutes (as the chicken rests, the temperature will rise to 165 degrees F).
Transfer the chicken to a large carving board to rest, then place the roasting pan on the stovetop and bring the tomato mixture to a boil. Boil for 1 minute and season to taste with salt and pepper. Puree with a hand blender or transfer to a blender to process until smooth. Reserve the sauce and serve the chicken.
After serving the chicken, pull any remaining meat from the bones and mix with the sauce. Freeze in small containers for up to 3 months.