CHIPOTLE PULLED CHICKEN

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At our house, low-and-slow recipes have to have kid and husband appeal, plus good marks for nutrition. This chipotle chicken wins in both categories. Use leftovers for zippy barbecue pizzas or burritos. -Tamra Parker, Manlius, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups ketchup
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce plus 1 teaspoon sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 sesame seed hamburger buns, split and toasted
Pickle slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 14 ingredients; add chicken. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender (a thermometer should read at least 165°)., Remove chicken from slow cooker. Shred with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Using tongs, place chicken mixture on bun bottoms and if desired, top with pickle slices. Replace tops. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 1031mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

BeckBuilt
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This recipe is a keeper!


Md Sala
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly.


Audrey Dodd
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This chipotle pulled chicken was amazing!


Martie Schoeman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great!


Ali Zulfqar
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I'm not a huge fan of chipotle, but this recipe was surprisingly good!


Ragegaming
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This is the best chipotle pulled chicken recipe I have ever tried!


Ahmed Zuleyhaa
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Delicious!


Marita Troutman
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the chipotle sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


M-Bowy Official
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The chipotle sauce was also delicious. I served the chicken on buns with coleslaw and pickles, and it was a huge hit with my family.


Lutfil hadi Kamarulzaman
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This chipotle pulled chicken was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the chipotle sauce was the perfect balance of smoky and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Eros Trade
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The chipotle sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but I just added a little bit of sour cream and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Farah Sheraz
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I'm not a huge fan of chipotle, but this recipe was surprisingly good! The chicken was really tender and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I would definitely make this again.


Sameera Hettiarachchi
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This is the best chipotle pulled chicken recipe I have ever tried! The chicken was so moist and tender, and the chipotle sauce was the perfect blend of smoky and spicy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


HOLLAR GURL
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the chipotle sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Burniece Putter
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Delicious!


Abu Daniyal
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the chipotle sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Sami Hagos
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The chipotle sauce was also delicious. I served the chicken on buns with coleslaw and pickles, and it was a huge hit with my family.


Ivy Bekky
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This chipotle pulled chicken is amazing! The chicken is so moist and tender, and the chipotle sauce is the perfect blend of smoky and spicy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nicole Gayle
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I made this recipe for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and raved about the chipotle sauce. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


chillin
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This chipotle pulled chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the chipotle sauce was the perfect balance of smoky and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.