HONEY AND ALE PULLED CHICKEN SLIDERS

Honey and Ale Pulled Chicken Sliders image

Score big with your guests with a little bit of sweet heat! This recipe works well for a football party-the extra liquid in the slow cooker keeps the chicken nice and juicy all day long. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 6h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

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
Optional: Sweet pickles and additional Sriracha sauce

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. Add pickles and additional Sriracha sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.