BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Chicken Recipe

BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Chicken Recipe

This BBQ pulled jackfruit recipe gives you all the flavors of shredded chicken in a delicious, plant-based form. It's perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or as a topping for salads!

↪ Ingredients

2 cans of young green jackfruit in brine (drained and rinsed)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)

1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)

Salt and pepper to taste

Buns or tortillas for serving

Coleslaw (optional, for topping)

↪ Instructions

1. Start by draining and rinsing the jackfruit to remove any excess brine. Use your hands or two forks to shred the jackfruit into a pulled meat-like texture.

2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.

3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add the shredded jackfruit to the skillet along with smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the jackfruit with the spices.

5. Pour in the BBQ sauce and mix everything together.

6. Reduce the heat to low and let the jackfruit simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

8. Serve on buns for a BBQ jackfruit sandwich or in tortillas for tacos. Top with coleslaw if desired!

This recipe mimics the texture of shredded chicken, and the BBQ sauce gives it all the rich, smoky flavors you'd expect from pulled chicken.