Shredded Saucy BBQ Chicken Sammies
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Rachael Ray
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Chicken, Hot Sandwich, Main Dish, Rachael Ray
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup mexican beer
- 4 (6 oz.) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons grill seasoning
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 large sour deli pickle, chopped
- 6 -8 slices sweet bread and butter pickles, chopped
- 6 soft buns, split
Directions
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Bring liquids to a simmer in a small to medium skillet and slide in the chicken breast meat.
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Gently poach the chicken 10 minutes, turning once about after 5 minutes.
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While chicken poaches, heat a second medium skillet over medium low heat.
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To hot skillet, add extra-virgin olive oil and garlic and onion and gently saute until chicken is ready to come out of poaching liquids.
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Combine the next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl and reserve.
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When the chicken has cooked through, add 2 ladles of the cooking liquid to the bowl, combining with the sauces, spices, brown sugar and tomato paste.
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Once the liquids and seasonings are combined, remove chicken, slice it, and transfer to the medium bowl. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken and combine with the liquids.
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Add the shredded chicken to the onions and garlic and combine well. Simmer together 5 to 10 minutes, using extra cooking liquids to make your chicken as saucy as you like.
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Combine sour and sweet pickles in a small bowl.
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Split rolls and fill with scoops of shredded chicken.
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Top with pickle relish and serve.