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Shredded Applesauce Chicken Sliders with Brussels Sprouts Apple Slaw

Serve Shredded Applesauce Chicken Sliders with Brussels Sprouts Apple Slaw at your next tailgate or weeknight dinner! Made in the slow cooker, these chicken sliders are juicy and topped with an amazing homemade coleslaw. Gameday never tasted so good!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 202 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chicken + Sauce
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 ½ lbs.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 12 slider buns halved and toasted
Slaw
  • 12 oz. Brussels sprouts shredded
  • 1 granny smith apple
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
  • ½ cup apple juice
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed

Instructions

Make the Sauce + Cook the Chicken
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  1. In the base of the slow cooker, combine the applesauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, hot sauce, garlic powder, cinnamon and salt. Whisk until combined.
  2. Add the chicken to the slow cooker, cover and turn on LOW.
  3. Cook for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is pull-apart tender.
  4. When the chicken is done, remove from the slow cooker, and shred using a fork.
  5. Pour the juices into a saucepan. Heat over high heat on the stovetop.
  6. In a small bowl, measure out a few tablespoons of the sauce. Add the cornstarch, and whisk until smooth.
  7. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to the consistency of a barbecue sauce.
  8. Remove from the heat, pour into a mason jar, and set aside for later.
Make the Slaw
  1. Using a very sharp knife or a mandoline, shred the Brussels sprouts and apple.
  2. In a large glass bowl, measure out the Greek yogurt, apple juice and maple syrup. Whisk together, then season with salt, pepper and celery seed.
  3. Add the Brussels sprouts and apples into the sauce, and toss with tongs until everything is coated.
Prepare the Sliders
  1. Toast the slider buns.
  2. Layer some of the shredded chicken, then top with the chicken-apple sauce.
  3. Add the slaw on top of the chicken.
  4. Repeat as many times as necessary.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe can be made a day or two in advance for stress-free entertaining. Cook the chicken as directed. Once the chicken has been shredded, store in the refrigerator. Reduce the sauce, pour into a mason jar and store in the refrigerator, too.
  • The slaw will need to be made the day of so the Brussels sprouts and apples don’t become soggy. However, you can mix the wet ingredients and refrigerate overnight.
  • Don’t skip the sauce reduction step. While the sauce is delicious when it comes out of the slow cooker, it’s very thin. This could cause it to soak through the slider buns too quickly, making them soggy. The reduction allows for the chicken to sit on the buns for longer, allowing you more time to put these together and serve without worrying about the sliders turning to mush in someone’s hands.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 202kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 450mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12sliders

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 202kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 450mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.