Balsamic BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe

I love to create new dishes and experiment with different products to come up with new flavours. It is how I come up with new flavours and ideas, and I relish in being set a challenge. 

I was set a challenge to come up with a dish based around one of the products available from the Ciao Gusto Italian Deli at Ocado. For the first time, a simple tab brings together over 30 of Italy’s most popular brands, so you can find exactly what you’re looking for – and discover new and exciting ingredients – in just one click. 

There’s more information about the brands too – many of which are still owned and run by the same families who established them – some as far back as in the 1800’s.

I chose Ponti Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena, as I thought I could come up with a great recipe with it. I really love balsamic vinegar, especially on salads and in sauces, and use it in lot's of recipes. I wanted to make a recipe that was as simple to make as it is to locate these top quality brands now. 

This is when I came up with my Balsamic BBQ Pulled Chicken. It's as simple as making up a sauce, putting the ingredients in the slow cooker, and waiting to be able to shred the chicken.

The balsamic vinegar is so rich and delicious, and is perfect for this sauce. It adds a real depth of flavour and is very versatile. 

You’ll be familiar with many of the products on offer, such as Riso Gallo, Filippo Berio, Giovanni Rana and Cirio who are joined by products less well known in the UK such as Valsoia dairy free ice cream, Auricchio cheeses and Negroni charcuterie – everything you’ll find at the Ciao Gusto Italian Deli has been specially selected for its reputation as an authentic Italian favourite.

Here’s a full list of the Italian brands you’ll discover at the Ciao Gusto Italian Deli:

Pasta - Barilla, Rana

Rice - Riso Gallo

Flours - Polenta Valsugana

Tomato and Vegetable Conserves - Cirio

Cheese and Dairy - Auricchio, Parmareggio 

Fish - Delicius, Medusa

Herbs and Spices – Cannamela

Tuna - Rio Mare

Cured Meats - Negroni

Soya and Rice products - Valsoia

Olive Oil - Filippo Berio

Vinegar - Ponti

Bakery - Colussi, Misura, 

Dried fruits – Noberasco

Jams - Santa Rosa

Coffee - Lavazza

Herbal Teas - Bonomelli

Water and Fruit Juices - San Benedetto, Santal 

Wine - Zonin, Santa Margherita 

Spirits - Vecchia Romagna

Cherries and Syrups - Fabbri

The dish is delicious served with bread rolls and cheese