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Barbecue Pulled Chicken With Marinated Cucumbers Recipe

This mouthwatering recipe from Cooking Light delivers tender, smoky pulled chicken slathered in a tangy barbecue sauce, perfectly complemented by refreshing marinated cucumbers. A simple yet flavorful meal ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 402 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Barbecue Pulled Chicken With Marinated Cucumbers

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Ingredients for Barbecue Pulled Chicken With Marinated Cucumbers

  • Light Brown Sugar
  • Chili Powder
  • Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • Fat Free Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • Cucumber
  • Hamburger Buns

How to Make Barbecue Pulled Chicken With Marinated Cucumbers

  1. **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.
  2. **Marinate the Chicken:** Rub the brown sugar mixture evenly over 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  3. **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.
  4. **Sauté Onions:** Remove chicken from skillet. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes, or until tender.
  5. **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.
  6. **Shred the Chicken:** Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred using two forks.
  7. **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.
  8. **Add Balsamic:** Stir in 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
  9. **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.
  10. **Chill Cucumbers:** Seal the bag and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  11. **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.
  12. **Serve:** Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

106g

Fat

8g

Carbs

17g

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