Best 13 Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Recipes

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Pulled chicken sandwiches are a popular dish loved by people of all ages. The combination of smoky, tender chicken drenched in a flavorful sauce, piled high on a soft bun, creates a taste sensation that is simply irresistible. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, having a casual family meal, or just looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, pulled chicken sandwiches are the perfect choice. With a variety of recipes available, you can tailor the sandwich to your preferences, making it mild, tangy, spicy, or anything in between. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of creating the best pulled chicken sandwiches, providing tips and tricks to ensure a mouthwatering and memorable meal.

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PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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I was raised as a southern girl, with the love of barbecue built into my DNA. This slow-cooker recipe allows me to enjoy the flavors I grew up eating, while still following a healthy diet. -Heidi Mulholland, Cumming, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 11 ingredients. Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over top., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred meat with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PULLED BBQ-CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Chicken thighs are seared until golden, then simmered with beer and an easy homemade BBQ until irresistibly tender. To assemble these hearty sandwiches, layer the meats and our Shredded-Carrot-and-Cabbage Coleslaw on squishy buns for a satisfying crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons safflower oil
6 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 12)
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 bottle (11 ounces) lager beer, such as Stella Artois (1 1/3 cups)
8 potato sandwich buns, preferably Martin's

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Working in three batches, and adding remaining 1 tablespoon oil as necessary, sear chicken until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Drain all but 1 tablespoon oil from Dutch oven; reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add beer and barbecue sauce; stir until combined. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is very tender, about 1 hour. Turn off heat.
  • Transfer chicken to plate; let cool. When cool enough to handle, remove skins (and reserve, if crisping; see Cook's Note, below) and bones; discard bones. Shred chicken into large pieces with two forks.
  • Bring sauce to a simmer and reduce until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. (You should have about 3 cups.) Mash garlic with a potato masher until broken down. Return shredded chicken to Dutch oven and heat through, or let cool to room temperature and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days (gently reheat before serving). Serve on potato buns.

BBQ PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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This is an amazing recipe! There's nothing better than BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches!

Provided by Tara Shepard

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 small onion, roughly chopped
5 cloves garlic
1 ½ cups barbeque sauce (such as KC Masterpiece® Original)
½ cup apple cider vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 large sesame seed sandwich buns
8 slices mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken into the bottom of a slow cooker and cover with water. Cook on High until it is no longer pink in the center and falls apart when pulled, about 4 hours.
  • Puree onion and garlic in the bowl of a food processor until finely minced.
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred meat with 2 forks. Discard cooking water.
  • Return chicken to the slow cooker. Add pureed onion-garlic mixture, barbeque sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook on High until heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve on buns with mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.6 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1225.9 mg, Sugar 13 g

BBQ BACON PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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This simple recipe tastes amazing. We prefer putting mayo on the bun and adding cheddar or Muenster cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. Several of us put ranch dressing on our sandwiches, too. -Jennifer Darling, Ventura, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
1/2 cup amber beer or root beer
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 hamburger buns, split and toasted
24 cooked bacon strips
12 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Place chicken in a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; pour sauce over top. Cook, covered, on low , 3-4 hours or until tender., Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns with bacon and lettuce. Freeze option: Freeze cooled, cooked chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH ROOT BEER BARBECUE SAUCE



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Root beer is the not-so-secret ingredient in this sweet-tangy sauce-the perfect accompaniment to rotissierie chicken.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup root beer
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 clove garlic, smashed
Dash of red pepper sauce
1 deli rotisserie chicken (unflavored), skin and bones removed, shredded (about 3 cups)
4 kaiser rolls, split
2 cups purchased coleslaw

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat all sauce ingredients to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Remove garlic clove.
  • Add shredded chicken to sauce and stir until chicken is evenly coated. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until chicken is hot.
  • Place about 1 cup chicken mixture on bottom of each roll and top with about 1/2 cup coleslaw and bun top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 1160 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1 g

PULLED WHISKY CHICKEN BLT SANDWICHES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 tablespoon EVOO
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 large shallots, finely chopped
1 cup organic ketchup
1 cup chicken stock from Poached Chicken, recipe follows
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark amber grade A maple syrup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 shots whiskey or bourbon whiskey
Coarse black pepper
1 1/2 pounds cooked pulled Poached Chicken, recipe follows
12 slices smoky good quality bacon
Hard rolls (seeded or plain), split
Lettuce, for serving
Sliced red onion, for serving
Sliced tomatoes, for serving
Sliced dill or bread and butter pickles, for serving
1 whole chicken, 4 to 5 pounds
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large fresh bay leaf
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 lemon, sliced
1 onion, peeled and quartered
Herb bundle of fresh parsley, rosemary and thyme
Herb bundle of fresh parsley, rosemary and thyme
Salt

Steps:

  • Heat the EVOO in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and shallots, stir and cook to soften, 3 minutes. Add the ketchup, stock, mustard, Worcestershire, sugar, syrup, vinegar, whiskey and some black pepper. Stir and simmer to thicken, 20 minutes. Add the Pulled Chicken to the sauce and simmer to thicken, 20 minutes. Cool and store in the refrigerator for a make-ahead meal.
  • To serve, bake the bacon at 375 degrees F until crisp on a slotted pan or metal rack set into a baking sheet, for the fat to drain. Warm the saucy chicken, adding a little stock or water to loosen if necessary. Serve the chicken on the rolls with the bacon, lettuce, onions, tomatoes and pickles.
  • Place the chicken in a large stockpot. Add the peppercorns, celery, garlic, bay leaf, garlic, carrots, lemons, onions and the herb bundle tied with string. Sprinkle with salt. Cover the chicken with water and bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, a rolling simmer. Simmer 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, then cool the chicken in its stock. Strain the stock, discarding the vegetables and reserve the stock for a later use. Remove the chicken in large pieces from the skin and bones. Cut half of the meat into bite-size chunks, reserving for a later use. Thinly slice or pull the remaining meat.

EASY PULLED CHICKEN BARBECUE SANDWICHES



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This is not really a recipe, it is more of an idea. BUT, it is easy and you do no cooking at all ! In the USA, Rotisserie Chickens are available at most large supermarkets and at restaurants like Boston Market. If you can't get one you can slow cook boneless chicken breasts until they can be pulled apart. Number of servings depends on the size of the chicken and size of sandwiches.

Provided by John W Wenzelburger

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 fully cooked rotisserie chicken
6 large hamburger buns
barbecue sauce (Several kinds)

Steps:

  • Remove the skin and pull the meat off the bones, then pull apart the chunks of meat discarding any hard over cooked parts.
  • The meat should look like pulled pork.
  • If you are not serving within 30 minutes, refrigerate.
  • When ready to serve, put enough meat for one sandwich in a small microwave proof bowl.
  • Make up one bowl for each sandwich you are making.
  • Heat the meat in the microwave until it reaches serving temperature.
  • Heating can be done before putting meat in the bowls if you are making more then a few sandwiches.
  • Serve each person a bowl of meat and a bun.
  • Each person can then pick their own favorite BBQ sauce or mix a (sand) witches brew of different sauces with their meat and then spoon onto their bun.

OOEY GOOEY PULLED BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Smokey gooey oh so yummy finger licking............ Yes! Shredded Chicken not pork with some greens and cheese!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lbs chicken breasts, and thighs skinless boneless (4 cups cooked and shredded)
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper
1 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
19 ounces barbecue sauce, honey smoked (or your favorite)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon hot chili sauce, sriracha
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
baby arugula or any fresh greens
6 rolls
6 ounces swiss cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with basil, salt and pepper to taste and place in a small heavy pot with just enough water just to cover (about 1 cup). Bring to boil then reduce to a simmer. Poaching chicken till almost cooked through about 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken and set aside to cool. Shred the chicken when cool enough to handle and discarding any fat.
  • Strain liquid and place liquid in a larger pot with the onion, pepper, garlic, barbecue sauce, vinegar and sriracha hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and herbs and spices and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and add the shredded chicken, fresh basil and simmer for 30-60 minutes.
  • Spoon the mixture onto the rolls and top with the grated cheese and fresh greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.1, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 123, Sodium 1392.6, Carbohydrate 73, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 29.3, Protein 45.7

PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Pulled Chicken Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Progresso Recipe St

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 ounce) can Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ fire roasted tomato cooking sauce
1/4 cup mustard
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
8 soft hamburger buns, split
1 (14 ounce) container prepared Coleslaw, if desired

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, mix cooking sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and chili powder. Heat to simmering over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve 1/2 cup chicken mixture on each bun. Top each with 2 tablespoons coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.5, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 416.3, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.6, Protein 5.3

PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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A delicious chicken vinegar based bar-b-que chicken sandwich. Like nothing you've ever had! Very easy to make and the leftovers are good on a salad.

Provided by jenlyn33922

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 1/8 lbs chicken, rotisserie cooked
4 hamburger buns
1 cup Coleslaw, prepared (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the cider vinegar with the water, wine, oil, worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in medium saucepan.
  • Boil over high heat until reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 15 minutes. Remove vinegar sauce from heat and set aside.
  • Remove the skin and discard it. Then remove the meat from the chicken and shred it. Add the meat to the vinegar sauce and heat through, stirring gently.
  • Pile the heated chicken on the hamburger buns and drizzle with extra vinegar sauce. Top with coleslaw and serve while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 928.5, Fat 62.8, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 161.7, Sodium 1365.5, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.4, Protein 45.4

EASY CROCKPOT PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Easy Crockpot Pulled Chicken Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ND_Dawn

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 7h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb boneless chicken breast
1 (21 5/8 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce (I use Hunt's original)
1 onion, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can light beer (I use Miller Lite)
4 large hamburger buns
1 (8 ounce) bag coleslaw mix (can use 16 ounce if you like alot of coleslaw) (optional)
8 ounces kraft coleslaw dressing (can use 16 ounce if you like alot of coleslaw) (optional)

Steps:

  • Spray crockpot with cooking spray.
  • Add onions in bottom.
  • Add chicken breasts.
  • Pour beer over.
  • Cook on low 6 to 8 hours.
  • Optional: Put coleslaw mix into large bowl. Add enough dressing to cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Take chicken mixture and drain into colander.
  • Put onions back in crockpot.
  • Put chicken onto carving board and shred using two forks.
  • Put chicken back into crockpot.
  • Pour enough BBQ sauce to cover over and mix.
  • Cook on High another 1/2 hour to one hour (or until heated through.).
  • Put a heaping spoonful onto each bun.
  • Optional: Top each sandwich with coleslaw.
  • Enjoy!

SWEET AND SOUR PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES RECIPE



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Provided by á-170182

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sherry
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon chopped ginger
sweet hawaiian rolls and barbecue sauce for serving

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker. In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, sherry, rice vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, garlic, and ginger. Pour this mixture over the chicken. Cover the crock and cook on HIGH for up to 4 hours and on LOW for 6 hours. The chicken will be very tender and easy to shred. Remove the chicken and shred the meat. Return it to the crock and mix with the juices. Serve on rolls with barbecue sauce, if desired. Chicken mixture is also good inside a lettuce or napa cabbage wrap. To freeze: the shredded meat and any sauce can be frozen for a later date. Simply cool and store in an airtight container. Chill completely before freezing. To serve: thaw completely in the refrigerator. Reheat or serve cold. Preparation time: 5 minute(s) Cooking time: 4 hour(s) Number of servings (yield): 12

PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Provided by James Briscione

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 apple, cut into thin julienne strips
Fresh lemon juice, to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups South-of-Something Chicken with sauce, recipe follows, reheated
4 burger buns
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 3 1/2- to 5-pound whole chickens ("roaster" size)
Olive or vegetable oil, as needed
One 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups minced yellow onions

Steps:

  • Combine the olive oil, mustard, celery, scallions and apple in a small bowl. Mix well and season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Divide the South-of-Something Chicken and sauce among the buns. Top each with some slaw and close to make sandwiches. Serve immediately.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the coriander, smoked paprika, cumin. 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  • Lightly coat the chickens with oil, then sprinkle generously with the salt and spice mixture.
  • Combine the tomatoes, garlic and onions in a large roasting pan and place the two chickens on top, breast-side up. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 160 degrees F, about 45 minutes (as the chicken rests, the temperature will rise to 165 degrees F).
  • Transfer the chicken to a large carving board to rest, then place the roasting pan on the stovetop and bring the tomato mixture to a boil. Boil for 1 minute and season to taste with salt and pepper. Puree with a hand blender or transfer to a blender to process until smooth. Reserve the sauce and serve the chicken.
  • After serving the chicken, pull any remaining meat from the bones and mix with the sauce. Freeze in small containers for up to 3 months.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. Chuck roast, brisket, and rump roast are all good choices for pulled pork. These cuts are tough, but they become tender when cooked slowly.
  • Use a flavorful rub. A good rub will help to enhance the flavor of the meat. Look for a rub that contains a variety of spices, such as paprika, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Low and slow is the key. Pulled pork should be cooked slowly over low heat. This will allow the meat to become tender and juicy.
  • Use a liquid to keep the meat moist. You can use water, broth, or even beer to keep the meat moist while it cooks. Add the liquid to the pan or slow cooker before you start cooking.
  • Be patient. Pulled pork takes time to cook. Don't rush the process, or the meat will be tough.

Conclusion:

Pulled pork is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and holiday gatherings. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make pulled pork at home. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try!

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