BBQ CHICKEN SLIDERS WITH APPLE AND CABBAGE SLAW

BBQ CHICKEN SLIDERS WITH APPLE AND CABBAGE SLAW


Ingredients

Instructions

 
– 2 lbs (900 g) chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
– 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
– 1 tbsp (15 mL) garlic powder
– 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cumin
– 2 tsp (10 mL) paprika
– 2 tsp (10 mL) onion powder
– 1/2 cup (125 mL) BBQ sauce

Slaw
– 1 cup (250 mL) cabbage, shredded
– 1/2 cup (125 mL) carrot, grated
– 1 each green apple, julienne
– 2 tbsp (30 mL) apple cider vinegar
– 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
– 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
– 24 each slider buns
  1.  Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
  2.  In a large oven safe baking dish, toss chicken with 1 tsp (5 mL) salt, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and onion powder.
  3. Cover with aluminum foil and roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until chicken is tender and an inserted thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
  4. Using two forks, shred chicken by pulling apart into smaller pieces. Stir in BBQ sauce. Set aside.
  5. In a medium bowl, toss together shredded cabbage, carrot, and apple.
  6. Add apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and salt to the cabbage and mix well.
  7. Top each slider bun with 1/4 cup (60 mL) chicken and 2 tbsp (30 mL) of slaw.

Chef’s Tips

– This is a great recipe for large batch cooking. Freeze leftovers for quick meals.
– For a change, swap the chicken for pork and serve with pineapple chunks.
– Use a slow cooker for hassle free cooking.
 

Read the full recipe here: BBQ CHICKEN SLIDERS WITH APPLE AND CABBAGE SLAW