PDF Recipe: Pulled Chicken
Pulled chicken sandwich topped with Southern style coleslaw.
Summary: One of the best barbequed chicken dishes has to be pulled chicken sandwiches. I love a good pulled pork sandwich, yet now and then a pulled chicken sandwich hits the spot. The advantage to pulled chicken is the time involved in its preparation. Where a pork butt requires several hours to properly cook, a barbequed chicken breast needs only several minutes. Of course there is the healthy eating issue. Some will argue that a grilled chicken breast is much more healthy for you than the “other” white meat. I was never one to take heed of such blasphemy, yet as I try to age gracefully I figured why not give it a try. I have to say, if done right…these pulled chicken sandwiches are mighty tasty!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Meat rub of choice
- Bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce
- Handful of wood smoking chips, hickory preferred
Instructions
- Soak a handful of wood chips in water for 45 minutes.
- In a zip lock bag, add the chicken and the Italian salad dressing. Seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Turn a couple of times.
- Lightly brush chicken breasts with olive oil.
- Liberally sprinkle both sides of the breasts with the meat rub. Return to refrigerator and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat (450 to 550-degrees F)
- Spread the wood chips evenly over the coals or make a foil packet for the chips if using a gas or electric grill.
- When the chips begin to smoke, grill the chicken breasts for 5 minutes per side, grill lid down.
- Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred with two forks or pull by hand.
- Serve with small buns and BBQ sauce.
Other toppings include chopped onions, diced jalapenos, hot sauce and of course, coleslaw.
Happy Grilling!
Quick Notes
Cooking time (duration): 45
Number of servings (yield): 4
Meal type: dinner
Culinary tradition: USA (Southern)
My rating:
In the south, it’s common to top pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches with coleslaw. This Southern style coleslaw goes well with pulled chicken sandwiches, or any barbequed chicken dinner for that matter. Add this baked bean salad and you’re ready for guests.
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