Not to brag, but dinner last night was legen- wait for it- DARY! Oh man, I loved it so much, I had to share the recipe on here as soon as I could. Don’t be afraid of the amount of ingredients, you probably have all of them in your kitchen. If not, substitute! I did, and it still turned out fantastic. I was working from Paula Dean’s Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwich recipe, here. Feel free to click the link to get the original recipe. Enjoy!
Shredded BBQ Chicken:
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped ( about 2 TBLS minced)
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
½ cup water
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 whole-wheat hamburger rolls
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a deep, large skillet over medium high heat. Once heated, add the chicken and sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove to a plate. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in apple cider vinegar; make sure to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. They have the most flavors! Add ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire, cayenne, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cut chicken breasts in half long ways for faster cook time and add the chicken back to the pan, as well as any juices that have accumulated on the plate. Turn heat to low, cover and cook for about 30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Shred chicken with 2 forks, stir to incorporate all the sauce.
WAIT! You’re not done yet! Although this BBQ Chicken is delish on its own, this recipe for Aioli (basically a mayo spread) really kicks it up a notch.
Spicy Aioli Sauce
1 c. mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. dijon mustard ( I used Yellow, since that’s all I had)
And the secret ingredient: 3Tbsp. Sriracha sauce (use less if you dont like a lot of heat)
Mix all together and slather on a butter-toasted bun. Add chicken and you have a truly amazing sandwich. Yum!
NOTE: This recipe serves about 6-8 normal people. 5, if you’re like me and feed an army of teenage boys.
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