Ingredients for Barbecue Pulled Chicken With Marinated Cucumbers
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 0 Chili Powder
- 0 Ground Cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 0.75 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
- Hamburger Buns
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup water
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How to Make Barbecue Pulled Chicken With Marinated Cucumbers
- **Prepare the Chicken Marinade:** In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- **Marinate the Chicken:** Rub the brown sugar mixture evenly over 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- **Sear the Chicken:** Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
- **Sauté Onions:** Remove chicken from skillet. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes, or until tender.
- **Simmer the Chicken:** Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
- **Shred the Chicken:** Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred using two forks.
- **Reduce the Sauce:** Return the shredded chicken to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and the sauce has thickened.
- **Add Balsamic:** Stir in 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
- **Marinate Cucumbers:** While the chicken simmers, prepare the cucumbers: In a large zip-top bag, combine 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add 2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers.
- **Chill Cucumbers:** Seal the bag and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- **Assemble the Sandwiches:** Spoon 1 cup of the pulled chicken mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with 1/4 cup of the marinated cucumber mixture and the top half of the bun.
- **Serve:** Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
34 g
Sugar
106g
Fat
8g
Carbs
17g
