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Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches with Quick Pickles, Jalapeno Mayonnaise, and Red Cabbage Slaw

Tender pulled chicken and bourbon barbecue sauce with pickles, slaw, and jalapeno mayonnaise on a brioche bun.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 560 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Sandwich:

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 2 tbsp. chopped garlic
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 cup chopped plum tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 4 brioche buns

For the Bourbon Barbecue Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 2 tbsp. chopped garlic
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp. black pepper

For The Quick Pickles:

  • 1 large cucumber peeled and cut in ¼ inch slices
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp. mustard seed
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

For The Jalapeno Mayonnaise:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp. pickled jalapenos, chopped
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • ½ tsp. honey

For The Red Cabbage Slaw:

  • 2 cups sliced red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • ¼ tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper

Instructions
 

For The Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Sandwich:

  • Season the chicken, on both sides, with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven, on medium heat. Then, brown the chicken lightly, on both sides, in several batches. When all the chicken is browned, add it back to the pot, with all the other ingredients, except for the buns.
  • Simmer everything, covered, for 50 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and shred it with two forks. Strain the liquid in the pot; you'll need a cup and a half for the sauce.
  • Add the reserved liquid to the Bourbon Barbecue Sauce, and then add the shredded chicken.
  • Spread the Jalapeno Mayonnaise on the buns, and top with the chicken, pickles, and slaw.

For The Bourbon Barbecue Sauce:

  • Melt the butter in a three quart saucepan, and cook the onion and garlic until softened. Then add the rest of the ingredients, and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

For The Quick Pickles:

  • Put the sliced cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle with the salt. Let them sit for 10 minutes and then place them in a dish towel and wring out the liquid.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, spices, onion, and garlic. Stir in the cucumbers, cover the bowl, and refrigerate until serving time.

For the Red Cabbage Slaw:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and spices. Add the vegetables, and then cover and refrigerate the bowl until serving time.

For The Jalapeno Mayonnaise:

  • In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcal
Keyword Chicken
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