Barbecue Pulled Chicken
Recipe from EatingWell

This fanciful reinterpretation of pulled pork uses chicken and lots of tomato sauce. Have sliced jalapenos, sliced red onions and some sour cream on hand to top this hearty main course.


Barbecue Pulled Chicken

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Ingredients
  • 1  8-ounce can
    reduced-sodium tomato sauce
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  • 1  4-ounce can
    chopped green chiles, drained
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  • 3  tablespoons
    cider vinegar
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  • 2  tablespoons
    honey
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  • 1  tablespoon
    sweet or smoked paprika
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  • 1  tablespoon
    tomato paste
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  • 1  tablespoon
    Worcestershire sauce
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  • 2  teaspoons
    dry mustard
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  • 1  teaspoon
    ground chipotle chile
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 2 1/2  pounds
    boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
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  • 1 
    small onion, finely chopped
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  • 1  clove
    garlic, minced
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Directions
1.
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.
2.
Put the lid on and cook on low until the chicken can be pulled apart, about 5 hours.
3.
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred with a fork. Return the chicken to the sauce, stir well and serve.

Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition information
Calories 184, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 257 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, Potassium 303 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 15%. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate 0.5,Lean Meat 2.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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