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Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Chicken Sliders with Cranberry BBQ

  • Author: Christina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Chicken Sliders with Cranberry BBQ deliver tender, flavorful chicken enveloped in a sweet-tangy sauce, making them the perfect comfort food for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup fresh apple cider
  • 1 cup cranberry BBQ sauce
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Soft slider buns

Instructions

  1. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour in the apple cider and cranberry BBQ sauce. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste. Feel free to incorporate additional spices such as thyme or smoked paprika.
  4. Cover your slow cooker and cook on low for about 6 hours until the chicken is fork-tender.
  5. Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return it to the pot and mix everything together so that flavors meld beautifully.
  6. Scoop generous portions of pulled chicken onto each slider bun and drizzle with extra cranberry BBQ sauce if desired.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slider (150g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For enhanced flavor, consider marinating chicken overnight in apple cider. Swap apple cider for pineapple juice for a tropical twist. Customize your sliders with toppings like coleslaw or pickles.