Pulled Chicken vom Grill

Zutaten

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• ½ large yellow onion (diced)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• ½ cup root beer
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 8 rolls or buns
• coleslaw (optional)

Zubereitung

1. 1

   --- Pulled Chicken ---

2. 2

   Preheat grill.: Heat grill to 400°F.

3. 3

   Prepare rub.: Combine the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl and set aside.

4. 4

   Season chicken.: Drizzle chicken with olive oil and generously season both sides with the rub. Chill until ready to grill or make immediately.

5. 5

   Cook chicken.: Place chicken on the prepared grill and grill over direct heat until cooked through, flipping once or twice. Keep the lid closed while grilling. Juices should run clear when done.

6. 6

   Shred chicken.: Let chicken cool for a few minutes and then shred the chicken.

7. 7

   --- Root Beer BBQ Sauce ---

8. 8

   Sauté onion.: Meanwhile, or even before cooking the chicken, prepare the barbecue sauce. Heat olive oil in a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent.

9. 9

   Add seasonings.: Stir in chili powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.

10. 10

    Add remaining ingredients.: Pour in root beer and stir to combine.Stir in ketchup, lemon juice and molasses.

11. 11

    Simmer sauce.: Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes or until sauce has thickened.

12. 12

    Combine sauce and chicken.: Add the pulled chicken to the barbecue sauce and stir to combine.

13. 13

    Assemble sandwiches.: Top toasted buns with chicken mixture and coleslaw if you like.