Ooey Gooey Pulled Bbq Chicken Sandwiches

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 remove the chicken and set aside to cool. shred the chicken when cool enough to handle and discarding any fat.
• 3 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.
• 4 reduce the heat and add the shredded chicken, fresh basil and simmer for 30-60 minutes.
• 5 spoon the mixture onto the rolls and top with the grated cheese and fresh greens.