BBQ Chicken Poutine
Embellish the classic Canadian comfort dish with tender, saucy, spicy pulled BBQ chicken!
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).