Cooking Light'S Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Cooking Light'S Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs; cooking spray; Sauce; 2 teaspoons canola oil (I used olive); 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon molasses

Servings: persons

Chicken
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
cooking spray
Sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil (I used olive)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon molasses

1
Chicken:
2
Prepare grill.
3
Mix first 7 ingredients in a small bowl.
4
Rub spice mixture on chicken. (I put the spice and the chicken in a zip lock and let the kids go to town shaking it.).
5
Cook chicken on grill coated with cooking spray, 20 minutes, or until 180u00b0F.
6
Let stand 5 minutes, shred with 2 forks.
7
Sauce:
8
Heat oil on medium in a medium saucepan.
9
Add onions, and cook until translucent.
10
Stir in sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, mustard, allspice, and red pepper.
11
Cook 30 seconds.
12
Stir in ketchup, vinegar, and molasses.
13
Bring to a boil; return heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
14
Stir in chicken; cook 2 minutes or until fully heated.

563

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Protein

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Cooking Light'S Pulled Chicken Sandwiches 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!

Cooking Light'S Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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