Dinner for 4
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Chicken thighs cook slowly in a tangy barbecue sauce, then fill buns with crisp cabbage and carrot slaw.
$7.15for 4 servings
$1.79 per serving$7.15 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
- 190 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $3.44Typical price |
| BBQ sauce$0.12/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.54Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.15Typical price |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.09Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Buns and rolls$0.45 each typical | 4 | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.15 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupAsian sauces and pastesVinegarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsHoney or maple syrupSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup low sugar bbq sauce
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup
- freshly ground salt and pepper
- 4 whole grain or gluten free seedy hamburger buns
Steps
- Stir the ketchup, barbecue sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mustard, cumin, and cayenne in a slow cooker.
- Add the chicken, cover, and cook on high for 3 hours, until it reaches 165 F.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce.
- Mix the carrots, cabbage, cilantro, vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fill the buns with the pulled chicken and slaw.
Swaps
- Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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