Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of a pulled chicken sandwich drizzled with a sweet and tangy pomegranate glaze. This easy recipe features tender, shredded chicken enveloped in soft buns and customizable toppings, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Elevate your comfort food game and savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 brioche or whole wheat buns
- Avocado slices, slaw, or pickles (as desired)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together pomegranate juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder; pour over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix with remaining glaze from the slow cooker.
- Assemble sandwiches by placing shredded chicken in buns and adding desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg