PULLED CHICKEN WITH CHERRY-CHILE BARBECUE SAUCE

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Pulled Chicken with Cherry-Chile Barbecue Sauce image

Provided by Dina Cheney

Categories     Slow Cooker     Chicken     Tomato     Cherry     Summer     Family Reunion     Potluck     Chile Pepper

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped shallots (about 1 large)
1 tablespoon peeled chopped fresh ginger (about one 1 1/2-inch piece)
1 teaspoon minced fresh jalapeño (seeds and membranes removed)
Scant 4 cups dark sweet fresh cherries, pitted and de-stemmed (3 cups afterwards)
Two 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes, no salt added (you'll only use 1 1/2 cans; save the rest for another use)
1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chipotle chile from a can of chipotle chiles en adobo
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons chile powder, divided
2 teaspoons coarse salt, divided
15 grinds black pepper, divided
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
3 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed if necessary (about 8)
4 to 6 warmed burger buns, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the shallots, ginger, and jalapeño and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the cherries, tomatoes, molasses, vinegar, chipotle, 1 tablespoon mustard, 3/4 teaspoon chile powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 5 grinds pepper, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer over medium heat, and cook until aromatic and thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully transfer half to a blender; purée until smooth, about 20 seconds. Purée the second half until smooth (you should have about 5 1/4 cups). Set aside.
  • 2. Meanwhile, mix 2 tablespoons mustard, 1/2 teaspoon chile powder, 1/2 teaspoons salt, 10 grinds pepper, and the brown sugar in a large bowl; add the chicken and mix well with your hands. Put the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker and pour 1 1/2 cups of the barbecue sauce on top (reserve the remainder for serving and extras). Cover and cook on low until the meat is cooked through and tender, 4 to 4 1/2 hours.
  • 3. Use tongs to transfer the chicken to a cutting board and carefully use a fork to separate the meat from the bones, discarding the bones (you should have about 4 cups meat).
  • 4. To serve, stir together 1 cup of the remaining sauce and the shredded meat, and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. Spoon some meat and sauce onto the bottom half of each bun, cover with the top bun, and serve.

Montgomery Coleman
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This recipe looks amazing! I'm definitely going to try it.


Fekradis Kebede
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I'm not a big fan of pulled chicken, but this recipe sounds interesting. I might give it a try.


Ali mahamuud Hussein
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This recipe looks delicious. I can't wait to try it!


Brielle Hinton
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I'm going to try this recipe this weekend. I'll let you know how it turns out!


Meghraj Dhakal
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What kind of side dishes would you recommend with this pulled chicken?


Medam Sorili
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Can I make this recipe in a slow cooker?


Abel Kothao
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I'm allergic to cherries. Can I substitute another fruit in this recipe?


Amos upie
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This recipe looks complicated. I don't think I'll try it.


Nambajjwe Rashidah
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never had pulled chicken with cherry chile sauce before.


BAHAWAL SHER
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I'm not a big fan of cherry chile sauce, but this recipe sounds interesting. I might give it a try.


Shehzad baloch
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This recipe is on my list to try. It sounds amazing.


Helena Camargo Ocanha Lorca
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Sam B
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.


Kaelan Ball
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Olivia George
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Yummy!


Suman Ghising
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This is my new favorite pulled chicken recipe. The sauce is incredible and the chicken is so tender.


Zakia Nuru
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the pulled chicken and the sauce.


Joauaaj Jwjwijwjqw
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. The chicken turned out perfectly.


Rethabiile Mandlase
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I love the combination of sweet and spicy in this dish. The cherry chile barbecue sauce is the perfect balance of flavors.


Ndagire Borah
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This pulled chicken recipe is a keeper! The cherry chile barbecue sauce is amazing, and the chicken was so tender and flavorful. I served it on slider buns with coleslaw and pickles, and it was a hit with my family.