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BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches with coleslaw

Laura in the Kitchen · ♥ 2.4K likes · 72K views · 9 min video

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BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches with coleslaw, from the video Makes 4
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  • 4 cloves garlic cloves
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp celery salt
  • 2 tsp granulated onion
  • 2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 3 tbsp chopped chives
  • 1 whole onion
  • peppercorn
  • salt
Simmer half the onion, the garlic, peppercorns and salt in water as a poaching liquid.
Poach the trimmed chicken thighs gently 20 to 25 minutes until cooked through and tender.
Thinly slice the other half onion.
Shred the chicken by hand, discarding large pieces of fat.
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • olive oil
Saute the sliced onion in a little olive oil until soft; add the chicken and stir.
  • barbecue seasoning
  • 2 dashes Worcestershire
Season with BBQ seasoning; add barbecue sauce, Worcestershire, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and yellow mustard.
Seasoning and the barbecue sauce
  • 1–2 ladle poaching liquid
Add a ladle or two of the strained poaching liquid, cover and simmer on medium-low, adding one more ladle later, until thick and sticky.
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • salt
Whisk mayo, mustard, sugar, vinegar, celery salt, granulated onion and garlic and a pinch of salt; taste and adjust.
The coleslaw dressing
  • 1 cup mayo
  • 1 bag classic coleslaw mix
Pour over the coleslaw mix, combine and let sit; stir in chopped chives before serving.
Dressing the slaw
  • brioche roll
Serve the chicken on brioche rolls, toasted or not, with a big dollop of slaw.
Serving on brioche rolls