Pulled sandwiches always look delicious, and, since I don’t eat pork, I was determined to find the perfect pulled chicken…and I think I did! This recipe is great for summer BBQs, and would be a perfect addition to your Canada or Independence day celebrations.

Pulled Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients

• ½ cup ketchup
• ½ cup mild chili sauce (such as Heinz Chili Sauce)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons white wine or cider vinegar
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• ½ teaspoon  smoked (Spanish) paprika
• ½ cup water
• 2 lbs (1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 10+ of your favourite buns (I used whole wheat onion buns)

Directions

Preheat oven to 300^oF.

Combine ketchup, chili sauce, sugar, vinegar, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, and water in a heavy ovenproof pot and bring to a boil. Add chicken and make sure it is immersed in the liquid.

Place in oven and bake slowly for 2 hours.

Remove chicken and place in a separate bowl. Reduce sauce on the stove for 5-8 minutes, until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. While this is reducing, shred chicken with two forks, then add to sauce when it’s done. Mix well and serve in buns.