Vegan BBQ Pulled Chicken

Get ready to savor the ultimate plant-based comfort food with this Vegan BBQ Pulled "Chicken" recipe, featuring tender young jackfruit as the perfect meaty substitute. This dish transforms simple pantry staples—like canned jackfruit, smoked paprika, and a rich vegan BBQ sauce—into a smoky, savory masterpiece that's loaded with flavor. Ready in under an hour, it’s ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings and serves up to four. The jackfruit is cooked to perfection, simulating the texture of pulled chicken, while the bold blend of spices and tangy sauce creates an irresistible bite. Serve this vegan BBQ delight on toasted burger buns with creamy cole slaw for the ultimate BBQ sandwich experience that's as satisfying as it is cruelty-free. Perfect for BBQ lovers searching for a flavorful vegan alternative!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 15-ounce cans Canned young green jackfruit in water or brine
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 cup Vegan BBQ sauce
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 pieces Burger buns
• 1 cup Cole slaw (optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the jackfruit well. Cut off the core and seeds, if present, and use your fingers or a fork to shred the jackfruit pieces to resemble shredded chicken.

Step 2

In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the shredded jackfruit to the pan and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.

Step 4

Sprinkle the smoked paprika, ground cumin, and chili powder over the jackfruit mixture and stir well to ensure the jackfruit is coated with the spices.

Step 5

Pour in the vegan BBQ sauce and vegetable broth. Stir everything together, ensuring the jackfruit is evenly coated.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper, stir, and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Allow the jackfruit to cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the jackfruit is tender.

Step 8

Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 9

Toast the burger buns if desired. Serve the BBQ pulled jackfruit on the buns, topped with cole slaw if using.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1887.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1974.8

Total Fat 63.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 12.5mg	0%
Sodium 7080.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 323.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.0g	0%
Total Sugars 144.4g
Protein 27.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 518.7mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 3760.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.8%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 65.7%