Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Dry Rub for Chicken
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Root Beer BBQ Sauce
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup root beer
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 8 rolls or buns
- coleslaw, optional
Instructions
- Heat grill to 400F or thereabouts.
- Combine the ingredients for the rub.
- Drizzle chicken with olive oil and generously season both sides with the rub. Chill until ready to grill.
Root Beer BBQ Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent.
- Stir in chili powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
- Pour in root beer and stir to combine.Stir in ketchup, lemon juice and molasses.
- Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
- Place chicken on the prepared grill and grill over direct heat until cooked through, flipping once or twice. Keep the lid closed while grilling. Juices should run clear when done.
- Let chicken cool for a few minutes and then shred the chicken. Add the pulled chicken the barbecue sauce and stir to combine.
- Top toasted buns with chicken mixture and coleslaw if you like.
