Description
These Slow Cooker Asian Pulled Chicken Nachos are a delicious twist on traditional nachos, featuring tender, flavorful pulled chicken cooked in a savory Asian sauce, topped with pickled cucumbers, and melted cheese. Perfect for game day or a cozy night in!
Ingredients
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Pulled Chicken:
- ½ cup canned tomato sauce
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce
- 3 tablespoons Kikkoman Rice Vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger (or ½ teaspoon dried ginger)
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Pickled Cucumbers:
- 2 tablespoons Kikkoman Rice Vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
Nachos:
- 1 bag (8 ounces) tortilla chips
- 3 ounces shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper
Optional Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced scallions
- Cilantro
- Extra sauce
Instructions
- Make the pulled chicken: In a slow cooker, combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, scallions, garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes. Add chicken and cover with sauce. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
- Thicken sauce: Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl and add to the sauce in the slow cooker. Cook on high for 5-10 minutes until thickened. Reserve ¼ cup of sauce for later.
- Make pickled cucumbers: Mix vinegar and honey in a shallow bowl. Add cucumber slices and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Assemble nachos: Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Top with cheese, pulled chicken, pickled cucumbers, bell pepper, and desired garnishes. Broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts.
Notes
- Adjust the level of heat by varying the amount of red chili flakes.
- The pickled cucumbers can be made in advance for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg