HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Chef Jacqui Renager from Performance Foodservice Virginia joins Coast Live to share a summer pairing that's perfect for outdoor gatherings: pulled chicken BBQ sandwiches, served with a dirty soda!
Chef Jacqui's pulled chicken BBQ recipe:
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup packed light or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1 tsp. Smoked paprika
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Potato Buns or Slider Buns for assembly
- Coleslaw, for serving
In a slow-cooker, combine chicken breasts, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, Italian dressing, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss until well coated, then cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
Shred chicken and serve on buns with a drizzle of barbecue sauce and a spoonful of coleslaw.
Chef Jacqui shares the "Texas Hold 'Em" Dirty Soda recipe from Fizz Fusion in Windsor, Virginia:
- 1 can of Dr. Pepper or Diet Dr. Pepper
- 4 Tbsp coconut coffee creamer
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- Ice
- Lime slice to garnish
Add ice to glass. Pour soda leaving ¼ glass empty. Add coconut creamer and squeeze of lime. Enjoy!
Learn more at CookingWithJacqui.com.
