Polynesian Pulled Chicken Recipes

HAWAIIAN BBQ PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES (SLOW COOKER RECIPE)

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker. In a mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, pineapple juice, low sodium soy sauce, honey, molasses, liquid smoke, coconut extract, ginger, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper. Pour sauce over chicken in slow cooker, cover with lid and cook on low heat for 5 - 6 hours.
• Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred and set aside. In a medium saucepan, whisk together cold water and cornstarch, pour in sauce from slow cooker and add tomato paste.
• Bring mixture to a boil over medium high heat, stirring frequently, then reduce heat and simmer 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until thickened. Return chicken to slow cooker (or the mixing bowl) and pour sauce over chicken, toss to evenly coat. Serve warm on hamburger buns, along with optional glazed or grilled pineapple and optional diced green onions (grilled red onions would be good too).

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together pineapple chunks (with juices), peppers, carrots, and coconut. Mix in basil, ginger, garlic, oregano, and bay leaf. Pour in ginger ale, and stir in chicken strips. Cover, and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in chicken and marinade; simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water; stir into sauce; cook to thicken, about 5 minutes more.

POLYNESIAN PULLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°. Remove chicken; cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Shred chicken with two forks. Return to slow cooker; heat through., Serve with buns and, if desired, sprinkle with cilantro. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve on buns. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spray your slow cooker with non stick cooking spray.
• Place your chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
• In a bowl, combine your Worcestershire sauce, bbq sauce, teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic salt and minced garlic, until well combined.
• Pour the mixture over your chicken breasts.
• Cook on low for 6 hours.
• After 6 hours, shred your chicken, and place back in the slow cooker to keep warm while you prepare your Cole slaw.
• To make Cole slaw, combine your mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, and pepper, in a large bowl.
• Add your shredded cabbage.
• Place a scoop of the chicken on your bun and top with a scoop of Cole slaw.
• Top with extra barbecue sauce or teriyaki sauce if desired, and serve.

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN {SLOW COOKER + INSTANT POT}

Steps:

• Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper, and place at the bottom of a slow cooker that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Top chicken with bacon, onion, and pineapple. Pour barbecue sauce and soy sauce over top of everything.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for 4-6 hours.
• Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred with forks. Return chicken to the pot and toss with sauce.
• Serve chicken on top of rice, on top of salad, or in sandwich buns. Sprinkle with additional cooked, crumbled bacon and sliced green onion, if desired.
• Spray Instant Pot insert with cooking spray. Place chicken in Instant Pot. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
• Top chicken with bacon, onion, and pineapple. Pour barbecue sauce and soy sauce over top of everything (do NOT stir - you want the sauce on top of the chicken to prevent scorching on the bottom).
• Seal the release valve, place the lid on the Instant Pot, and turn to lock the lid.
• Press the "Manual" button on high pressure, and then set the timer to 10 minutes.
• It will take about 10 minutes for the pot to heat up and build up pressure, then the chicken will cook for an additional 10 minutes. Once the 10-minute timer is done, quick release the pressure from the pot, sliding the steam release handle to the "Venting" position, releasing all of the steam until the float valve drops down.
• Open the lid and press the "cancel" button.
• Remove the chicken and allow to rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes before slicing or shredding. Return shredded chicken to the pot, toss with sauce, and serve.

INSTANT POT HAWAIIAN PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Make the chicken: Season the chicken with the chili powder and a generous pinch each of salt and black pepper. Set an Instant Pot to saute at high heat. When the display indicates ?hot,? add the olive oil. Working in batches, add the chicken and cook, turning, until browned, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add the red onion and garlic to the pot and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Cancel the saute setting.
• Return the chicken to the pot. Whisk the pineapple preserves, 2 tablespoons mustard, the cayenne and 1 cup water in a small bowl; pour over the chicken and stir to combine. Put on the lid, making sure the steam valve is in the sealing position, and set the cooker to high pressure for 6 minutes. When finished, carefully turn the steam valve to the venting position to release the pressure. Transfer the chicken to a plate and shred the meat into large chunks with 2 forks.
• Set the cooker to saute at high heat. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until reduced by about half, about 8 minutes. Return the chicken to the pot and stir to coat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until almost all the sauce is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 teaspoons mustard and the vinegar; season with salt and black pepper.
• Meanwhile, make the slaw: Toss the coleslaw mix and bell pepper with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Let stand 5 minutes. Add the coconut, scallion, cilantro, mayonnaise and vinegar and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Divide the chicken among the buns and top with some of the slaw. Serve with vegetable chips.