Polynesian Pulled Chicken

Name: Polynesian Pulled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 15 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup barbecue sauce; 1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3/4 cup frozen pepper strips, thawed; 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 6 hoagie buns, split; Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 3-1/4 hours

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I love the aroma of pork as it cooks but don't eat pork, so I make a pulled chicken with coconut and pineapple for a Polynesian twist. —Becky Walch, Manteca, California

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup frozen pepper strips, thawed
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
6 hoagie buns, split
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°. Remove chicken; cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Shred chicken with two forks. Return to slow cooker; heat through.
Serve with buns and, if desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 523 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 1431mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 40g protein.

I love the aroma of pork as it cooks but don't eat pork, so I make a pulled chicken with coconut and pineapple for a Polynesian twist. —Becky Walch, Manteca, California

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