Recipes: BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches, Barbecued Slaw

May 25, 2011 at 7:40PM

BBQ PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Makes 8 sandwiches.

• 1 rotisserie chicken

• 2/3 c. barbecue sauce of choice, plus more for serving

• 8 sandwich rolls

• Barbecued Slaw, for serving (recipe follows)

Directions

Skin and bone the chicken. Discard the skin and bones, and place the meat in a bowl. Add the barbecue sauce, and toss. (The meat can warm in a crock-pot for up to two hours on low.) Add more sauce, to taste, if desired.

Serve on sandwich buns with slaw.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories460Fat10 g

Sodium750 mgSaturated fat8 g

Carbohydrates30 gProtein17 gCholesterol100 mgDietary fiber3 g

BARBECUED SLAW

Makes 6 cups.

• 1 large green cabbage (about 3 lb.)

• 1 large onion

• 1/2 c. barbecue sauce of choice

• 1/4 c. apple-cider vinegar

• 1 c. water

• 1/4 c. mayonnaise

Directions

Shred the cabbage and onion into a heat-resistant bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the barbecue sauce, vinegar and water to a boil. Remove from heat, and pour over the cabbage and onion. Stir well to mix.

Chill for at least 1 hour to marinate. Stir in the mayonnaise and serve, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition information per ¼-cup serving:

Calories30Fat1 g

Sodium75 mgSaturated fat0 g

Carbohydrates5 gProtein1 gCholesterol0 mgDietary fiber2 g

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