Chicken Sandwiches, Black Pepper and Molasses Pulled

By fireandfrost

This sauce delivers great barbecue taste. Chili powder and cumin add smokiness, while ketchup and molasses provide sweetness. 'Cue lovers in North Carolina put the slaw on the sandwich. Try it for a change.

Ingredients

• 3 tbs ketchup
• 1 tbs cider vinegar
• 1 tbs prepared mustard
• 1 tbs molasses
• 3/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 (2-ounce) sandwich rolls, cut in half horizontally
• 12 dill pickle chips

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 23 minutes or until chicken is done and tender. Remove from heat; shred with 2 forks to measure 2 cups meat. Place 1/2 cup chicken on bottom half of each roll. Top each with 3 pickles and top half of roll.