Best Shredded Barbecue Chicken Recipes

SHREDDED BARBECUE CHICKEN OVER GRITS

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with pepper; place in a large nonstick skillet., In a large bowl, combine 1 cup broth, barbecue sauce, molasses, chili pepper and cinnamon; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to the skillet., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring water and remaining broth to a boil. Slowly stir in grits and pumpkin. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted., Divide grits among 6 serving bowls; top each with 1/2 cup chicken mixture. Serve with tomato, sour cream, green onions and cilantro.

SHREDDED BARBECUE CHICKEN ON TAMALE PANCAKES

Steps:

• Combine corn kernels, whole milk, Masa Harina, salt, and pepper in heavy large saucepan over medium heat; cook until liquid is absorbed and mixture is thick, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in chopped bell pepper, chopped green onions, and chopped cilantro. Mix 1 tablespoon butter and baking soda in small bowl. Stir butter mixture into batter (batter will be very thick). Cool completely. (Can be prepared ahead - cover and refrigerate). Preheat oven to 250F. Using 1/4 cup pancake batter for each, form about 18 3-inch diameter patties. Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook patties until golden brown, adding more butter to skillet as needed, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer pancakes to baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sautee 2 minutes. Add chicken and barbecue sauce. Stir until chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes. Place 3 pancakes on each plate. Top with chicken mixture and avacado salsa. Drizzle with cilantro cream.

SHREDDED BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breast in the crockpot and cook on high about 3 hours.
• Stir together all the sauce ingredients.
• Add the shredded chicken and heat.
• Serve on buns.

SHREDDED BARBECUE CHICKEN AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Chop or shred the chicken and set aside.
• In a large skillet, saute onion and bell pepper until soft. Add garlic at the last 1-2 minutes.
• Add reserved chicken, barbecue sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and water and simmer until heated through (maybe 5 minutes or so).
• Either add the cheddar cheese at this point and stir until melted, OR save to sprinkle on top of chicken.
• Give each person some tortilla chips and top with chicken mixture. Add optional cheese.
• Top with some sour cream or plain yogurt, if desired.