Smoked (Or Roasted) Chicken Sandwiches With Caramelized Onions

Ingredients

• 12 chicken legs with thigh
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups favourite barbecue sauce
• 8 portuguese buns or other crusty rolls

Caramelized onions

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 large onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Place chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Combine salt, paprika, sugar, cumin and pepper with olive oil. Rub into chicken.

2. 2

   Roast in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until browned and cooked through. A meat thermometer should read at least 165°F (75°C) when inserted into the thickest part. Cool. Discard skin and bones and leave meat in chunks. Combine chicken with barbecue sauce and reheat just before serving.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, prepare caramelized onions by heating oil in a large skillet. Add onions and cook until golden, about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add sugar and salt and cook 5 minutes longer until browned.

4. 4

   Cut buns almost in half but not completely. Fill each with chicken and sauce and top with onions.