BBQ Shredded Chicken

Ingredients

Chicken

Chicken breast8¾ pounds
Salt, kosher2 tablespoons
Black pepper, ground1 tablespoon

Barbecue Sauce

Ketchup or tomato puree1½ quarts
Molasses¾ cup
Sugar, brown¾ cup
Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon
Liquid smoke2 teaspoons
Onion powder1½ tablespoons
Garlic, granulated1 tablespoon
Mustard powder, dry1½ tablespoons
Pepper, black½ tablespoon
Salt, kosher½ tablespoon

Instructions

Chicken

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Place in a solid hotel pan, cover and steam for 25-35 minutes.
  3. Cook chicken breast until internal temperature reaches 165° F
  4. While chicken is still warm, place in a stand mixer with a flat paddle. Slowly stir until chicken is shredded – less than 1 minute.

Barbecue Sauce

  1. Combine all ingredients.
  2. Bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  3. Combine chicken and BBQ sauce. Hold warm for service, above 135 degrees.

Recipe Notes

1 serving: 2.5 ounces (chicken and sauce)