Barbecue Pulled Chicken

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This slow-cooker BBQ pulled chicken recipe is a fanciful reinterpretation of pulled pork. Have sliced jalapenos, sliced red onions and some sour cream on hand to top this barbecue pulled chicken, which makes a hearty main course.

Prep/Cook Time: 5 Hours 30 Minutes, Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 8-ounce can reduced-sodium tomato sauce
• 1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, drained
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon sweet or smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced

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.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 214 Calories, Total Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 132 mg, Carbohydrates: 9 g, Fiber: 1 g, Total Sugars: 6 g, Added Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 24 g, Sodium: 303 mg, Potassium: 457 mg, Folate: 15 mcg, Calcium: 28 mg