Juicy Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Here is a great alternative to the popular Pulled Pork Sandwiches using chicken meat instead. Great for those who avoid eating pork or simply prefer chicken. These sandwiches are equally delicious, juicy and aromatic as the original version. You can use beef as well, the only thing that will deffer is the cooking time of the meat.

For making the sandwiches we used drumsticks as they are the juiciest and most tender part of the chicken. The drumsticks should be rinsed and dried. We used a sharp knife to remove all the skin and fat then proceeded with cooking the meat. There is a secret ingredient that will make the meat ever more tender – beer! Also, we prepared our own spice mix which makes the meat even tastier. You can find instructions on how to prepare it bellow or you can use your favorite mix. The recipe is simple although it takes around 4 hours to prepare it. Don’t worry though, most of the time includes the cooking of the chicken. Here is what you’ll need to prepare these delicious juicy Pulled Chicken Sandwiches:

Ingredients

• 2.2 pounds chicken drumsticks


• 2 medium onions, chopped


• 4-5 garlic cloves


• 1 carrot


• 3-4 bay leaves


• 1 tsp. mixed spices


• 1 tsp. thyme


• 200 ml beer


• 400 ml chicken broth or water

For the spice mix

• 1 tbsp. garlic powder


• 1 tbsp. onion powder


• 1 tbsp. minced smoked paprika


• 1 tbsp. salt


• 1 tsp. pepper


• hot peppers by taste

For Serving

• 200 ml barbecue sauce


• 100 ml gravy from the meat


• 8 buns by choice


• coleslaw


• cheese


• caramelized onions

Preparation

1. Wash and dry the chicken drumsticks. Using a sharp knife remove the skins and all visible fat.

2. Mix all the dry spices and set them aside

3. Sprinkle the spice mixture all over the meat. Cut the onions and the carrot, leave the garlic cloves whole. Arrange them on the bottom of a baking dish and add the bay leaves. Pour the beer and the broth then arrange the meat. Sprinkle with thyme. Cover and bake in a previously heated oven at 330F for 3-4 hours.

4. Remove the baked meat from the baking dish and leave it to cool a bit so you can pull it easier.

5. Using 2 forks pull small pieces out of the meat. If you see any fat remove it together with the bones. Strain the gravy from the meat and set aside as you will need it later.

6. Mix the barbecue sauce with the gravy.

7. Add the mixture to the meat and mix it well.

8. Cut the buns and arrange 2 tbsp. of the meat. Add some caramelized onions, some cheese and coleslaw on top. Do the same with the rest of the buns.

Your delicious, juicy, aromatic Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are ready! Enjoy them with your family and friends and tell us how did you like them in the comments bellow.

 

 

 

 

Juicy Pulled Chicken Sandwiches