Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

 Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Dinner guests are guaranteed to be impressed with this deceptively easy Pulled Chicken Sandwich recipe, which includes a seven-ingredient rub and a simple 15-minute sauce that comes together while the chicken grills. Serve on buns, over fresh greens, or on top of a baked potato for a filling dinner.

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Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, spli

Directions

• In a small bowl, mix the first 11 ingredients. Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over top.
• Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred meat with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns.
  Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 296 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 698mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.