Ooey Gooey Pulled Bbq Chicken Sandwiches - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 lbs chicken breasts, and thighs skinless boneless (4 cups cooked and shredded)
    1 teaspoon dried basil
    salt and pepper
    1 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
    3/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
    4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
    19 ounces barbecue sauce, honey smoked (or your favorite)
    1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
    1 tablespoon hot chili sauce, sriracha
    1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    1 tablespoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
    1/2 teaspoon oregano
    1 tablespoon dried parsley
    2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
    baby arugula or any fresh greens
    6 rolls
    6 ounces swiss cheese, shredded
Preparation
    Season the chicken with basil, salt and pepper to taste and place in a small heavy pot with just enough water just to cover (about 1 cup). Bring to boil then reduce to a simmer. Poaching chicken till almost cooked through about 10-15 minutes.
    Remove the chicken and set aside to cool. Shred the chicken when cool enough to handle and discarding any fat.
    Strain liquid and place liquid in a larger pot with the onion, pepper, garlic, barbecue sauce, vinegar and sriracha hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and herbs and spices and bring to a boil.
    Reduce the heat and add the shredded chicken, fresh basil and simmer for 30-60 minutes.
    Spoon the mixture onto the rolls and top with the grated cheese and fresh greens.

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