Polynesian Pulled Chicken

Name: Polynesian Pulled Chicken
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup barbecue sauce; 1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3/4 cup frozen pepper strips, thawed; 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 6 hoagie buns, split; Minced fresh cilantro, optional

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup frozen pepper strips, thawed
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
6 hoagie buns, split
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

1

In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°. Remove chicken; cool slightly.
2

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Shred chicken with two forks. Return to slow cooker; heat through.
3

Serve with buns and, if desired, sprinkle with cilantro. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve on buns. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.