Sweet and Tangy Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Description
A can of soda, some condiments, and boneless chicken combine to make magic in the slow cooker, resulting in sweet and tangy pulled chicken for sandwiches your family will love.
Ingredients
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2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
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1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle cola-flavored carbonated beverage (such as Coca-Cola®)
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1 1/2 cups barbeque sauce
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1/2 cup raspberry walnut vinaigrette
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1/4 cup light brown sugar
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3 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons teriyaki marinade (such as Kikkoman®)
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1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1/4 cup mayonnaise, or to taste
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8 medium hamburger buns, split
Directions
1
Place chicken in a slow cooker and pour cola-flavored beverage around it. Turn slow cooker to High and cook for 3 hours.
2
Meanwhile, mix barbecue sauce, vinaigrette, brown sugar, honey, teriyaki marinade, and cardamom in a mixing bowl until well blended. Place in the refrigerator.
3
After 3 hours, remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Set aside 1/2 cup of the cooking juices and discard the rest.
4
Return chicken and 1/2 cup juice to the slow cooker; stir to combine. Remove barbecue sauce from the refrigerator and pour and blend it into the chicken. Cook for 1 more hour.
5
Spread mayonnaise on hamburger buns and fill with pulled chicken and sauce.