Description

This pulled chicken recipe is perfect for a small family, but feel free to double the recipe if you need more. The maple syrup makes it sweet and the jalapenos give it a little bit of a spicy kick.

Ingredients

• 1 very large boneless skinless chicken breast, thawed, patted dry and lightly salted
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 jalapeno, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 c. pure maple syrup
• 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 c. tomato paste
• 1 T. brown sugar
• 1 T. Dijon mustard
• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 t. ground paprika
• 1 t. ground chili powder
• 1/2 t. ground cumin
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns

Steps

1. Slow Cooker Method:
2. In a 6-quart slow cooker, add chicken; top with onion, jalapeno and garlic.
3. In a large measuring cup or a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, vinegar, tomato paste, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.