Carolina Pulled Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar (for chicken)
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed through a press
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup whole grain mustard (for chicken)
  • 4 1/2 - 5 lbs whole chickens, skin and wing tips removed
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar (for dressing)
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard (for dressing)
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Stir onion, vinegar, garlic, and brown sugar together in 6 quart slow-cooker. Spread whole grain mustard over all chicken pieces. Place chicken, breast-side down, in slow-cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, until chicken is fork tender.
  2. Remove chicken from slow-cooker and let cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Pour braising liquid through sieve. Transfer onion solids and 1/2 cup of the liquid to a large bowl. Add dressing ingredients (vinegar, yellow mustard, parsley, salt and pepper) to the onion mixture and whisk together.
  4. Shred chicken in large pieces and toss with dressing.
  5. Serve on toasted buns with coleslaw.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

346 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.3g 25% DV
Total Fat 10g 13% DV
Carbs 57g 21% DV
Fiber 11.2g 40% DV
Sugar 27.3g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10303.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1787mg 38% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 8.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 58.5mg 65% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 106.3mg 8% DV
Iron 15.4mg 85% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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