Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Chicken Sliders with Cranberry BBQ
Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Chicken Sliders with Cranberry BBQ are a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. Tender, shredded chicken is infused with warm spices and paired with a tangy cranberry BBQ sauce, all nestled in soft slider buns. This dish is sure to impress your guests while keeping your kitchen time minimal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 sliders 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (no added sugars)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slider buns
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker; season with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and thyme.
- Pour apple cider over the chicken and add spoonfuls of cranberry sauce.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- Shred the chicken directly in the cooker and mix well before serving on slider buns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, sear the chicken before placing it in the slow cooker. Substitute chicken with pulled pork or turkey for variety. Add spices like smoked paprika or hot sauce for a kick.