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- Slice some buns open then top with the shredded chicken…
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup bourbon (I used Bulleit)
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons light molasses
- 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2lbs chicken breasts, cut in half
- 6oz smoked gouda, sliced
- Buns/rolls
- For the Crunchy Apple Slaw:
- 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- juice of 1/2 lime
- salt & pepper
- 3 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, thinly chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 169g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 286 | |
| Calories from Fat 108 | 38% |
| Total Fat 12.13g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 4.48g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 0.07g | |
| Cholesterol 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium 535mg | 22% |
| Potassium 401mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 21.62g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 15.46g | 10% |
| Protein 17.4g | 28% |
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