Time to take out the crock pot
- On November 29, 2012
- By Lindsay
- In Entrees, Recipes
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With so many football games, family and friend gatherings, and what seems like so little time to prepare a hearty and healthy meal, the crock pot can become your best friend. Throw ingredients into a pot, turn it on, go about your busy day, and when your back- dinner is served!
Crock Pot-BBQ Pulled Chicken
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| Serves | 8 |
| Prep time | 25 minutes |
| Cook time | 5 hours, 30 minutes |
| Total time | 5 hours, 55 minutes |
| Meal type | Main Dish |
| Misc | Freezable, Serve Hot |
Ingredients
- 1- 8oz can reduced sodium tomato sauce
- 1- 4oz can chopped green chiles, drained
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon paprika, sweet or smoked
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs with fat removed
- 1 Small onion, chopped finely
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Note
This is a great dish to serve for football games, gatherings, and times when you just want a hearty meal! A twist on the classic pulled pork- this BBQ pulled chicken makes a great sandwich served on a whole wheat bun with fat free sour cream and red onions!
Directions
| Step 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. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Put lid on and cook on low until the chicken can be pulled apart. About 5 hours. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred with a fork. Return chicken to pot with sauce, stir, and serve. | |
