Dish of the Month: BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe (September 2023)

Ingredients:

Pulled Chicken

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Root Beer BBQ Sauce

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

½ large yellow onion diced

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional

½ cup root beer

1 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons molasses

8 rolls or buns

Instructions:

Pulled Chicken

Heat grill to 400°F.
Combine the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl and set aside.
Drizzle chicken with olive oil and generously season both sides with the rub. Chill until ready to grill or make immediately.
Place chicken on the prepared grill and grill over direct heat until cooked through, flipping once or twice. Keep the lid closed while grilling. Juices should run clear when done.
Let chicken cool for a few minutes and then shred the chicken.

Root Beer BBQ Sauce

Meanwhile, or even before cooking the chicken, prepare the barbecue sauce. Heat olive oil in a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent.
Stir in chili powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
Pour in root beer and stir to combine.Stir in ketchup, lemon juice and molasses.
Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
Add the pulled chicken to the barbecue sauce and stir to combine.
Top toasted buns with chicken mixture and coleslaw if you like.

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