Barbecue Pulled Chicken With Marinated Cucumbers

Name: Barbecue Pulled Chicken With Marinated Cucumbers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup thinly sliced onion; 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; Cucumbers; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced; Remaining ingredient; 4 hamburger buns

Servings: persons

Chicken
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Cucumbers
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
Remaining ingredient
4 hamburger buns

1
To make the chicken: combine the first 6 ingredients; rub surface of chicken with brown sugar mixture.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
3
Add in chicken; cook 2 minutes on each side; remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4
Add onion to skillet; stir/saute 2 minutes or until tender.
5
Return chicken to pan; add in broth.
6
Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until chicken is done.
7
Remove chicken from pan; shred with 2 forks.
8
Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
9
Stir in balsamic vinegar.
10
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.
11
Remove cucumbers from bag; discard marinade.
12
Spoon 1 cup chicken mixture onto bottom half of each bun.
13
Top each with 1/4 cup cucumber mixture and top half of bun.

595

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Barbecue Pulled Chicken With Marinated Cucumbers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!