Pulled Chicken with Apple-Cucumber Slaw

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Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

20 min

Ingredients

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1		rotisserie chicken (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1		Granny Smith apple cut into matchsticks
2		English cucumbers cut into matchsticks
2		scallions (green parts only) thinly sliced
¹⁄₄	cup	mayonnaise
3	tablespoons	Dijon mustard
2	tablespoons	cider vinegar
¹⁄₄	cup	honey
		Coarse salt and ground pepper
4		hamburger buns

STEP 1

Shred chicken, discarding skin and reserving bones. In a medium pot, bring chicken bones and 9 cups water to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 1 1/2 hours. Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof container; let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for use in Baked Polenta with Sausage and Artichoke Hearts and Tortellini Soup with Peas and Spinach.

STEP 2

Meanwhile, stir together apple, cucumbers, scallions, and mayonnaise. In a large skillet, heat chicken, mustard, vinegar, honey, and 1/4 cup water over medium-high, tossing to combine, until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Divide chicken mixture among buns and top with apple-cucumber slaw.

STEP 1
Shred chicken, discarding skin and reserving bones. In a medium pot, bring chicken bones and 9 cups water to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 1 1/2 hours. Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof container; let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for use in Baked Polenta with Sausage and Artichoke Hearts and Tortellini Soup with Peas and Spinach.
STEP 2
Meanwhile, stir together apple, cucumbers, scallions, and mayonnaise. In a large skillet, heat chicken, mustard, vinegar, honey, and 1/4 cup water over medium-high, tossing to combine, until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Divide chicken mixture among buns and top with apple-cucumber slaw.

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