Pulled Chicken and Spicy Slaw Recipe

Name: Pulled Chicken and Spicy Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup your favorite hot sauce or wing sauce, such as Tabasco Buffalo; 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix, from packet, such as Hidden Valley; 1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, meat pulled; One 2-pound green cabbage, thinly sliced; 2 to 3 shredded carrots (about 1 cup); 2 ears corn, kernels removed, quickly sauteed in a pan; 1 bunch green onions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup finely chopped chives; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and small diced; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard; Zest and juice of 1 lime; Pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup olive oil; 8 slider buns, toasted

Servings: persons

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup your favorite hot sauce or wing sauce, such as Tabasco Buffalo
2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix, from packet, such as Hidden Valley
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, meat pulled
One 2-pound green cabbage, thinly sliced
2 to 3 shredded carrots (about 1 cup)
2 ears corn, kernels removed, quickly sauteed in a pan
1 bunch green onions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and small diced
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
Zest and juice of 1 lime
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
8 slider buns, toasted

1
For the chicken: Mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce and ranch dressing mix in a large bowl.
2
Add the shredded chicken and toss to coat.
3
For the slaw: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, corn, green onions, chives and red pepper.
4
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, Dijon, lime zest and juice, red pepper flakes, hot sauce and some salt and pepper.
5
Slowly add the olive oil, whisking until emulsified.
6
Add half of the dressing to the slaw and toss wellrefrigerate and reserve the remaining dressing for another use.
7
To each slider bun, add a heaping portion of the pulled chicken and top with a scoop of the slaw.

585

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup your favorite hot sauce or wing sauce, such as Tabasco Buffalo, 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix, from packet, such as Hidden Valley, and more.

Yes, Pulled Chicken and Spicy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pulled Chicken and Spicy Slaw

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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