HONEY AND ALE PULLED CHICKEN SLIDERS

Honey and Ale Pulled Chicken Sliders image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 8 thighs)
3/4 cup brown ale
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
12 slider buns
Sweet pickles and additional Sriracha sauce, optional

Steps:

In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients. Add chicken and ale; toss to coat. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 6-8 hours. Remove meat; when cool enough to handle, shred with 2 forks., Strain cooking juices; skim fat. Transfer juices to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into saucepan. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken to the sauce; toss to coat. Serve on buns, with pickles and additional Sriracha sauce if desired.