Embellish the classic Canadian comfort dish with tender, saucy, spicy pulled BBQ chicken!
Author:Lisa Bonny
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Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 1/2 c. spicy bbq sauce
1 c. drained, rinsed canned black beans
32 oz. chicken broth
12 oz. cheddar cheese curds
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
1/4 c. cornstarch, mixed with 3-4 tablespoons of water
1/4 c. flour
salt and pepper to taste
1 bag (32 oz) frozen French fries
Instructions
To make chicken:
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).
Mix 1 1/2 cups of bbq sauce into chicken. Stir in black beans and set aside.
To make gravy:
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let melt.
As soon as butter is melted, whisk in flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
Pour in chicken broth. Whisk to combine until smooth, still cooking over medium. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
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:
Bake or air fry frozen French fries according to directions on bag.
Place a pile of fries on each plate.
Spoon a scoop of bbq chicken mixture on top of the fries.
Top with gravy. Sprinkle with cheese curds and let sit for a minute before serving (to let cheese start melting).