Taste of Home
Polynesian Pulled Chicken
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 3-1/4 hours
YIELD: 6 servings.
I love the aroma of pork as it cooks but don't eat pork, so I make a pulled chicken with coconut and pineapple for a Polynesian twist. —Becky Walch, Manteca, California
Ingredients
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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup barbecue sauce
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1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3/4 cup frozen pepper strips, thawed
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1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/4 cup water
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6 hoagie buns, split
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Minced fresh cilantro, optional
Directions
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1.
In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°. Remove chicken; cool slightly.
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2.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Shred chicken with two forks. Return to slow cooker; heat through.
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3.
Serve with buns and, if desired, sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 523 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 1431mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 40g protein.
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