Description
This Carolina BBQ Vinegar Shredded Chicken recipe features tender, flavorful chicken thighs cooked in a tangy vinegar-based sauce with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Perfect for a Southern-inspired meal or sandwich!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless skinless (about 6 thighs)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a saucepan, combine chicken broth, white vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook the chicken: Add chicken thighs to the sauce and simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the chicken: Remove chicken from the sauce and shred using two forks.
- Finish the dish: Return shredded chicken to the sauce, mix well, and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be served over rice, in sandwiches, or on its own with a side of coleslaw.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg