Hoisin Barbecue Chicken Sliders
MAKES 16 SLIDERS
SERVING SIZE: 1 SLIDER
Nutrients per Serving: Calories 280, Total Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 3g,
Protein 22g, Carbohydrates 35g, Cholesterol 75mg, Dietary Fiber 13g,
Sodium 500mg
Dietary Exchange: 2 Bread/Starch, ½ Other Carb
2 / 3 cup hoisin sauce
1 / 3 cup barbecue sauce
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
(3 to 3½ pounds total)
16 dinner rolls or Hawaiian sweet rolls, split
½ medium red onion, finely chopped
Sliced pickles (optional)
- Combine hoisin sauce, barbecue sauce, tapioca, sugar, soy
sauce and red pepper flakes in slow cooker; mix well. Add
chicken. Cover; cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours. - Remove chicken from sauce. Coarsely shred with two
forks. Return shredded chicken and any sauce to slow
cooker; mix well. - Spoon ¼ cup chicken and sauce on each bun. Serve with
chopped red onion and pickles, if desired.
Quick & Easy Hummus
MAKES 4 SERVINGS1 clove garlic, peeled
1 can (about 15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed
and drained
2 tablespoons torn fresh mint leaves
(optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 / 8 teaspoon ground red pepper or ¼
teaspoon hot pepper sauceWith motor running, drop garlic clove through
feed tube of food processor. Add remaining
ingredients to food processor. Cover; process until
hummus is well combined and is desired consis-
tency (the longer the hummus is processed, the
smoother the texture).Serving Suggestion: Serve with vegetable
dippers or pita wedges.Tip: Leftover hummus may be covered and re-
frigerated up to 1 week. Hummus makes a great
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