Chicken

Chipotle Pulled Chicken

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Description

At our house, low-and-slow recipes have to have kid and husband appeal, plus good marks for nutrition. This chipotle chicken wins in both categories. Use leftovers for zippy barbecue pizzas or burritos.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce plus 1 teaspoon sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 sesame seed hamburger buns, split and toasted
  • pickle slices, optional
Directions
  1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 14 ingredients; add chicken. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender (a thermometer should read at least 165°).
  2. Remove chicken from slow cooker. Shred with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Using tongs, place chicken mixture on bun bottoms and if desired, top with pickle slices. Replace tops.

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