"3 ingredient sweet pulled chicken topped with a crunchy apple slaw on a soft potato bun. Great for a weeknight or party!"
Cranberry BBQ Pulled Chicken & Apple Slaw Sandwich
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 3mins
Serves or Makes: 8
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ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs, boneless skinless
- 1 cup bbq sauce
- 1 can cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 water
- 2 granny smith apples, cut into matchsticks
- 1 12 ounce bag of pre-made coleslaw
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- salt and pepper, to taste.
- 1/2 cup diced green onion
- 1 package hamburger buns
- sliced swiss cheese, optional
Method
Step 1
In a crockpot or slow cooker, add chicken thighs, cranberry sauce and barbeque sauce. Heat on low 4-5 hours or high 2-3 hours.
Step 2
Once chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F, remove from slow cooker and place on baking sheet. Cool for 10 minutes and then shred using 2 forks.
Step 3
Pour cranberry bbq sauce from slow cooker into a large sauce pan.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour slurry into bbq sauce mixture. Heat on medium until bubbling and sauce has thickened.
Step 5
Pour sauce and shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and keep warm until ready to serve.
Step 6
For the Apple Slaw- Pour coleslaw mixture into a large bowl. Set aside.
Step 7
In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients.
Step 8
Cut apples into matchsticks or similar small size and add to coleslaw.
Step 9
Pour dressing over mixture and toss to combine. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Step 10
Spoon plenty of chicken and apple slaw on a potato bun (or your favorite) top with optional Swiss cheese . ENJOY!