Ingredients

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2 pounds (900g) skinless boneless chicken breasts (or thighs for juicier meat)

1 cup (240ml) BBQ sauce (smoky sweet, not too sweet; I like Stubbs or Sweet Baby Ray’s)

2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar

3 cups (200g) shredded cabbage (green, purple, or a mix)

1 large apple (150g), thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for tartness and crunch)

1 small jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat; leave them in if you want more spice)

1/4 cup (60ml) full fat mayonnaise

1 tablespoon (15ml) honey

Salt and pepper to taste

12 small (7 inch/18cm) corn or flour tortillas

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Instructions

1-Prep the chicken: Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and place in a single layer in the slow cooker.

2-Add the sauce and cook: Pour BBQ sauce and apple cider vinegar over chicken, coat, then cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender.

3-Make the slaw: Shred cabbage, thinly slice apple, and dice jalapeño. Whisk mayonnaise, honey, salt, and pepper, then toss with the vegetables and refrigerate.

4-Shred the chicken: Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken in the slow cooker, stir into the sauce, and let sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavor.

5-Warm the tortillas: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave between damp paper towels.

6-Assemble the tacos: Spoon BBQ chicken onto tortillas, top with slaw, and serve with lime wedges, cilantro, and extra jalapeño slices.

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Notes

💧 Do not drain the slow cooker liquids after cooking — stir the shredded chicken back into the sauce, as that is where all the moisture and flavor live.
🍏 Toss the slaw together just before serving so the apples and cabbage stay crisp; you can prep the dressing ahead and store it separately in the fridge.
🔥 Adjust the jalapeño heat by removing the seeds and white ribs for a mild slaw, or leave them in and add a pinch of cayenne for extra kick.

Author: Ruby Bennett
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos
Calories: 480
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 85mg