Slow-Cooker Blackberry and Jalapeño Chicken Sandwiches
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Serves: 6
Boneless, skinless chicken breast are slow-cooked in a bath of blackberry preserves, jalapeno and molasses until fork tender. They're piled high onto pretzel buns, covered with melty cheese and ready to be devoured!
Ingredients
3½ pounds skinless chicken thighs
10 ounces seedless blackberry preserves
3 tablespoons ketchup
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoon molasses
¾ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
3 jalapeños, sliced thin
1½ medium onions, sliced thin
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 slices pepper jack
12 slices bacon, cooked
6 pretzel buns
Instructions
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, whisk together preserves, ketchup, vinegar, molasses and salt and mustard. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with sliced, onion, garlic and jalapeño. Toss to combine everything.
Turn the slow-cooker on low, and cook for 5-6 hours until the chicken is fork-tender.
Pile hot chicken on pretzel buns and top with sliced jalapeños, cheese and bacon.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 sandwich
Recipe by Cooking for Keeps at https://www.cookingforkeeps.com/slow-cooker-blackberry-jalapeno-chicken-sandwiches/