Raspberry-Chipoltle Chicken Sliders

• Meat

  • 2 lb Chicken breasts or thighs, boneless skinless

• Produce

  • 1 Jalapeno, large

• Condiments

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Adobo sauce
  • 1 Honey
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups Raspberry jam or preserves

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch plus
  • 1 Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 12 Slider buns

• Dairy

  • 8 oz Brie or other salty white cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, trimmed
• 1 1/2 cups raspberry jam or preserves
• 1 1/2 tbsp. adobo sauce (or more, to taste)
• 1 large jalapeno, minced
• 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Honey as needed
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch plus 2 Tbsp. water
• 12 slider buns, for serving
• 8 oz. Brie or other salty white cheese for serving

Directions

• Place the chicken in a slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the raspberry jam, adobo sauce, jalapeno, apple cider vinegar and lemon juice. Pour the jam mixture over the chicken. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low 3-5 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through, but not dry.
• Turn off the slow cooker, transfer the chicken to a plate, and use two forks to shred it.
• Pour the sauce left at the bottom of the slow cooker into a medium saucepan. You can strain it if desired.
• Put the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker. Add salt and pepper to taste and then cover the slow cooker to keep the chicken warm.
• Taste the raspberry chipoltle sauce and see if you want to adjust the flavors. For more sweetness, add some honey. For more spice and a more smoky flavor, add more adobo sauce. For even more spice, add some minced jalapeno.
• In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Meanwhile, place the pan of sauce on the stove over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while whisking the sauce constantly.
• Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce is thick and glossy.
• Pour the desired amount of sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to combine.
• Serve atop slider buns topped with the slices of cheese and with additional sauce drizzled over the top or used as a dipping sauce.