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Last post 07-05-2009 11:12 PM by Don_OH. 3 replies.
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  • 06-28-2009 7:29 PM

    Need help with recipe....

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    I am asking for help with an old recipe that I do not have. Perhaps someone has seen or made something like this recipe.

    History - My grandmother used to make something like this - but never had a recipe to give me - and was pretty vague whenever I asked her how to make it - so I have tried to recreate it on my own. I think I have come close - but am looking  and welcoming any suggestions.

    For lack of a name I will describe as "Hot Pulled Chicken Sandwiches"

     Ingrdients:

    1 chicken, cooked

    1 medium onion, finely diced

    1 tablespoon oil

    2 stalks celery, finely diced

    3 cups chicken broth

    salt to taste

    1/4 teaspoon white pepper

    2 tablespoons flour

    Freshly ground black pepper to taste

    8 hamburger buns

    How I made it:

    1. Cook a chicken in a stock pot, seasoning with salt and pepper, additiomal onion, celery and carrot.

    2. Remove chicken from stock pot and when cool enough to handle remove skin and discard. Pull the chicken into small pieces.(so it looks more shredded and not cubed)

    3. Place oil in clean sotck pot and heat over medium high heat. When hot add onion and celery and saute until translucent.

    4. Add chicken, turning heat down to medium. Add salt, white pepper, and black pepper to taste.

    5. Add broth and heat thorougly. Add more broth if needed.

    6. Remove 2 Tablespoons of broth placing in cup and add flour. Stir until smooth and return mixture to chicken. Heat through, giving time for the heat to thicken the mixture slightly.

                7. Serve over hamburger buns either as a sandwich or as open face sandwiches.

    Additional:

    If you are in a hurry you can get a rotisserie chicken rather than cooking a chicken.

    Also, Add broth and thicken to your liking. The amount may depend on the size of your chicken. I like little broth with a little thickening. The broth makes the buns yummy.

    Serving Ideas: Idea for leftovers:

    Add green chiles and use to make chicken enchiladas the next day.

    Also - good way to use turkey lefovers.

     

    Like I said - tastewise I'm pretty close - wondering if anyone has ever made this, what it is called, any suggestions for improvement welcome.

    Thank you.

    Andrea

     

     

  • 06-29-2009 2:47 PM In reply to

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    Sorry I can't help you with a name or recipe, but it sounds good, maybe my grandchildren would like it. And with the rotisserie chicken, it would be easier,and the leftover ideas yum!!!  Thanks for the recipe Andrea.

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  • 07-01-2009 5:08 AM In reply to

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    Hi -

    Here in Lawrence, MA we have a traditional sandwich called a "Chicken Barbecue".  It doesn't have BBQ sauce, but, rather, mayonnaise.  We prepare the chicken as you do, but we do not thicken the little bit of broth we use to keep the chicken moist. (Though, I think that sounds like a great idea.)  We put the shredded chicken in a saucepan and keep it warm on the stove (or crockpot).  When ready to serve, we take some good quality rolls (most probably from Tripoli's bakery!), butter the outside of the rolls lightly, spread mayonnaise on the inside of each piece, place the chicken in the middle, and grill them on both sides, pressing down to slightly compact the roll until both sides are golden. The grilling keeps the bun from falling apart as you eat it due to the juicy filling.  The other sandwich we have is a "chop suey" sandwich where we do thicken the ingredients before putting it in a roll.  (It's sort of like a Chinese sloppy Joe!)  Hope this helps with your quest!
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  • 07-05-2009 11:12 PM In reply to

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     You sound right on with the recipe.  I understand the vagueness you referred to because it's an "about what you think" recipe.  I was surprised at the amount of broth you used.  We've always used less.  Just enough to break up the chicken.

     Some folks will put in cream of chicken soup, but I like it better the way you are doing it.  Also, some folks will add crackers rather than flour to thicken it up.

     We'll add some garlic powder or other chicken seasonings.

     BTW, we just call it shredded chicken.

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