Instructions

To make chicken:

1. Cook chicken by method of choice and shred. (I typically cook it in the slow cooker or Instant Pot with a 1/4 c. of bbq drizzled over top while cooking).
2. Mix 1 1/2 cups of bbq sauce into chicken. Stir in black beans and set aside.

To make gravy:

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let melt.
2. As soon as butter is melted, whisk in flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
3. Pour in chicken broth. Whisk to combine until smooth, still cooking over medium. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
4. When gravy is boiling, pour in cornstarch and whisk constantly until smooth and combined. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

To assemble poutine:

1. Bake or air fry frozen French fries according to directions on bag.
2. Place a pile of fries on each plate.
3. Spoon a scoop of bbq chicken mixture on top of the fries.
4. Top with gravy. Sprinkle with cheese curds and let sit for a minute before serving (to let cheese start melting).