Barbecue Pulled Chicken With Marinated Cucumbers Recipes

BARBECUE PULLED CHICKEN WITH MARINATED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• To make the chicken: combine the first 6 ingredients; rub surface of chicken with brown sugar mixture.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
• Add in chicken; cook 2 minutes on each side; remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
• Add onion to skillet; stir/saute 2 minutes or until tender.
• Return chicken to pan; add in broth.
• Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until chicken is done.
• Remove chicken from pan; shred with 2 forks.
• Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
• Stir in balsamic vinegar.
• To make the cucumbers: combine cider vinegar and the next 3 ingredients in a large zip-lock plastic bag; seal and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
• Remove cucumbers from bag; discard marinade.
• Spoon 1 cup chicken mixture onto bottom half of each bun.
• Top each with 1/4 cup cucumber mixture and top half of bun.

BBQ CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• For the marinade: Combine the ketchup, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, cumin, paprika, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few turns of pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 8 boneless skinless thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds), squeeze out the air, seal tightly and massage gently to coat the chicken with marinade. Refrigerate for 2 hours or freeze up to 1 month; defrost in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
• To cook: Remove the chicken from the bag and grill over indirect heat, covered, until cooked through, lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes.

ASIAN BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for indirect heat: For gas, preheat to medium high, then turn off the burners on one side and turn the other burners to medium low. For charcoal, once the coals ash over, push them to one side.
• Mix 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, the brown sugar, 1 teaspoon five-spice powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Rub on the chicken. Grill skin-side down over direct heat until marked, about 5 minutes. Flip and move to the cooler side of the grill; cover and cook until a thermometer registers 165 degrees F in the thigh, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 teaspoons ginger, the garlic and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder and cook 2 minutes. Add the hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar and 3 teaspoons honey; cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
• Toss the cucumbers with the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon each sesame oil and ginger, and salt to taste. Top the chicken with the sauce. Serve with the cucumbers.

BARBECUE PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat stock in shallow pan to a low simmer.
• Add chicken to stock.
• Poach chicken for 5 minutes each side.
• Remove chicken to plate to cool. Reserve stock for sauce.
• In a large bowl mix together all sauce ingredients, EXCEPT the flour.
• Add mixed ingredients to simmering stock, reserved from poaching the chicken.
• Let liquid reduce for 5 minutes.
• Cut cooled chicken into strips.
• Add chicken into the simmering liquid.
• Shred chicken until it looks like pulled pork.
• Add the tbsp of flour.
• Let cook until sauce thickens.
• Serve on a lightly toasted onion roll and enjoy!

BARBECUE PULLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Pat the chicken thighs and breasts dry and place them on a sheet pan. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon paprika with the 1/2 teaspoon cumin, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk in the olive oil, then pour over the chicken and toss to coat.
• Roast the chicken for 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces, until an internal thermometer registers 165 degrees in both the thighs and breasts. Set aside until cool enough to handle, reserving the pan drippings.
• Meanwhile, heat the canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the beer, vinegar, Worcestershire, tomato paste, brown sugar, honey, mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus the remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika and a pinch of cumin; whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to medium-low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened.
• Remove the meat from the thighs and breasts, discarding the bones and skin. Tear the meat into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl. Add a few tablespoons of the reserved drippings and toss to coat.
• If serving immediately, add the chicken to the sauce, toss and warm through over medium heat. If making in advance, add the sauce to the chicken, toss well, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in a saucepan set over medium heat before serving, or partly covered in a 350-degree oven for 20 minutes.

HERBED BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 10 ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.