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Apple BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Savor Apple BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with Crunchy Slaw

Discover the irresistible flavors of Apple BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches, perfectly complemented by a crunchy slaw. A delightful twist on comfort food!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken Thighs or Breasts Can substitute with pork tenderloin
  • 1 medium Onion Red or yellow onions work well
  • 4 slices Bacon Optional, for smokiness
  • 2 cups BBQ Sauce Use roasted apple BBQ sauce for extra flavor
For the Slaw
  • 2 medium Apples Any sweet-tart variety like Honey Crisp or Granny Smith
  • 4 cups Cabbage Use green or purple for color
  • 2 medium Carrots Shredded or julienned
  • 3 stalks Green Onions Chopped
For Serving
  • 4 buns Sandwich Buns Any type of sandwich rolls

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the ingredients by gathering and chopping the onion and apples, and cutting the bacon into small pieces.
  2. Combine all chicken ingredients in the slow cooker, layering the chicken first, then the onion, bacon, and BBQ sauce, finishing with the sliced apples on top.
  3. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the chicken is tender and can be shredded.
  4. Shred the cooked chicken in the slow cooker using two forks, mixing it back with the sauce.
  5. Prepare the crunchy slaw by combining julienned apples, cabbage, carrots, and green onions in a separate bowl with dressing.
  6. Assemble the sandwiches with shredded chicken and top with apple slaw.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store any leftover pulled chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Prepare slaw fresh to avoid sogginess.

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