Bourbon BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches and Green App

Name: Bourbon BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches and Green Apple Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts; 2 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs; 2 bay leaves; 1 small carrot, coarsely chopped; 1 small onion, quartered; 1/2 orange, sliced; Salt; 1 cup organic ketchup; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 2 shots of bourbon; 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped; Juice of 1/2 orange; 1/3 cup vegetable oil or olive oil; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon superfine sugar; About 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt; Juice of 1 lemon; 1/2 red onion, grated; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 pound cabbage (red, green or a mix), shredded; 1 large green apple, peeled and coarsely grated; Brioche rolls, split; Bread-and-butter pickles, for topping

Servings: persons

2 small skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts
2 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
2 bay leaves
1 small carrot, coarsely chopped
1 small onion, quartered
1/2 orange, sliced
Salt
1 cup organic ketchup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 shots of bourbon
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
Juice of 1/2 orange
1/3 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
About 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 red onion, grated
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound cabbage (red, green or a mix), shredded
1 large green apple, peeled and coarsely grated
Brioche rolls, split
Bread-and-butter pickles, for topping

1
For the chicken: Place the chicken breasts and thighs in a pot with the bay leaves, carrot, onion, orange and some salt.
2
Cover with water, then cover the pot and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce the heat and cook at a low rolling boil for 20 minutes.
4
Remove the chicken to a cutting board.
5
Strain the broth, then return to the pot and boil for a few minutes to reduce it slightly.
6
Remove the skin and bones from the chicken and shred the meat.
7
For the BBQ sauce: Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, maple syrup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, bourbon, garlic and orange juice in a small pot.
8
Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
9
For the slaw: Whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, lemon juice and onions.
10
Season with salt and some pepper.
11
Add the cabbage and apples and toss to combine.
12
Add 1 cup poaching liquid to the BBQ sauce, then add the chicken, stirring and shredding it with 2 forks.
13
Pile the chicken on the rolls and top with pickles and slaw.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts, 2 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, 2 bay leaves, 1 small carrot, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Bourbon BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches and Green Apple Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Bourbon BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches and Green Apple Slaw

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