Sweet and Tangy Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Sweet and Tangy Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

I created this just by messing around in the kitchen and craving a sweet meal for supper. My friends and family love it! Can be served with French fries, veggies, or mac and cheese.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 10 mins
Yield:
8 sandwiches
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle cola-flavored carbonated beverage (such as Coca-Cola®)
  • 1 ½ cups barbeque sauce
  • ½ cup raspberry walnut vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons teriyaki marinade (such as Kikkoman®)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
  • 8 medium hamburger buns, split

Directions

Step 1
Place chicken in a slow cooker and pour cola-flavored beverage around it. Turn slow cooker to High and cook for 3 hours.

Step 2
Meanwhile, mix barbecue sauce, vinaigrette, brown sugar, honey, teriyaki marinade, and cardamom in a mixing bowl until well blended. Place in the refrigerator.

Step 3
After 3 hours, remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Set aside 1/2 cup of the cooking juices and discard the rest.

Step 4
Return chicken and 1/2 cup juice to the slow cooker; stir to combine. Remove barbecue sauce from the refrigerator and pour and blend it into the chicken. Cook for 1 more hour.

Step 5
Spread mayonnaise on hamburger buns and fill with pulled chicken and sauce.

Cook’s Notes:

For a thicker sauce, use Sweet Baby Ray's(R) Original.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

758
Calories
16g
Fat
117g
Carbs
35g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 758
% Daily Value *
Total Fat16g 20%
Saturated Fat3g 17%
Cholesterol61mg 20%
Sodium1839mg 80%
Total Carbohydrate117g 42%
Dietary Fiber4g 16%
Total Sugars36g
Protein35g
Vitamin C1mg 3%
Calcium234mg 18%
Iron6mg 32%
Potassium481mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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