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Apple Butter Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

July 1, 2013

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Apple butter simmers with barbecue sauce and chicken thighs to make Apple Butter Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches.  They’re rich and delicious with a slightly sweet and spicy kick.

S had to work Tuesday night….Yeah.  I know.  So, he worked 8am to 4pm took a nap and then worked 11pm to 7am the next day.  Yes, his job has been really sucking quite a bit lately.  He’s been working crap hours and a crapton of them lately.  Poor man.  He really does need a new job.  One with less stress for a company that cares more about his employees that this one does.

Anyway, that left me with taking Metro on Wednesday.  Which I’m fine with.

I’ve done it before, I’ll do it again.  The line that I’m on is frequently called the Orange Crush.  It’s the Orange line and in the afternoons it can be packed like sardines crushed in a can.  More than once I’ve been on it when it’s like this.  HORRID especially if someone near you hasn’t bathed properly or has gas.  I think I’d chose the former rather than the latter.

Anyway…

Sometimes in the afternoons I can catch the train JUST RIGHT to see the prettiest shepherd service dog I’ve ever seen.  He’s fluffy.  He’s adorable.  He’s NOT a German.  He’s a different kind.  The head is WAY too big for a German Shepherd.  I looked him up once, but couldn’t find him again.  He’s really tall, too.  AND looks SO FLUFFY!

As I’m sitting there admiring the view, the man standing across from him, who hasn’t spoken to the owner of the dog, just reaches over and pets the dog.  Now, this wasn’t some kid.  This was a full grown, older man.  I’m thinking what rock he has crawled out of that he doesn’t know you’re not supposed to pet working dogs.  If there’s a harness on, don’t even think it, consider it, attempt it.

*kicks soapbox back under bed*

Umkay.

In all that carb friendly stuff Dad gave us were two bottles of barbecue sauce.  Hm…what to do with that.  Orange barbecue sauce?  I have marmalade.  Raspberry?  Blueberry?  NOPE!  Been done.  Cherry?  Seen it recently so no.  Wasn’t there a jar a apple butter?  Yes yes I believe there was!

Yes, it seems as if I’m on an apple kick.  I guess I’m wishing it’s fall with all it’s apple-y goodness and warm days with cools nights.  I. HATE.SUMMER!  Just saying.

There’s also like 4 boxes of Triscuits.  Suggestions?  OTHER THAN a cheese party?  Well, I’m sure I’ll think of something besides pace planting in the box.  LOL

I threw this in the slow cooker Saturday morning before our hours upon hours spend in WalMarts.  You see, last weekend I was in the self check (cause bagging groceries is a lost art) when the computer crashed in the middle of processing my card.  I was ASSURED that my card wasn’t charged.  Yup!  You guessed it!  It was!

I had no receipt, because nothing printed.  They couldn’t find EITHER transaction when I called on Monday.  So, there I was with a partial print out of the my online bank statement.  They were able to print a copy of the receipt.  Here’s the catch.  Because it doesn’t reprint with a bar code some poor checker had to hand key ALL items in for the refund.  Yup.  An hour.  I don’t blame her.  She just drew the short straw.

Apparently I wasn’t the only person with this complaint this week.  4 others have had the same issue.

Then we picked up S’s suits from the tailor and then headed to another WalMart that had a vision center so I can get new glasses.  I can’t see.  It’s been 5 years, I think?  After this visit, I do believe that I will have to bring my computer glasses home with my daily now.  I can’t see much to read any more.  And sewing on these buttons for the sweaters is difficult at best.

Yeah those buttons.  That’s a sweater I’m sending to K cause she’s having a baby girl.  I have two other sweaters.  And a bunch of scarves.  I should do an Etsy shop, but I’m too busy doing this.  LOL.  I have a day job.  It makes me EX-hausted sometimes.

That’s why I make recipes like this one; quick, easy, healthy, tasty.

Combine first 11 ingredients (barbecue sauce through poultry seasoning) in a small mixing bowl.

Spray the insert of a slow cooker with cooking spray.  Arrange chicken thighs on the bottom of the slow cooker and pour the barbecue sauce on top.  Cook on low 8 to 10 hours or until the meat easily falls off the bone.

 
 
 
Remove the thighs and allow to cool enough to handle. Shred the meat with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker.
 
 
 
 
Lightly toast the hamburger buns and top with 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture.  Serve with coleslaw and Easy Fries.
 
 
 

The barbecue I used was a sweet and tangy style.  I thought it was a perfect compliment to the apple butter.  I’m sure you’re also wondering about the apple pie spice.  It’s a little added sweet spices to enhance the apple butter.  It has those types of spices in it in it already, but adding just a little more, spring boards the sweet apple flavor.

This is not spicy.  There’s a little heat to the sauce.  If you want more, then increase the cayenne.

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Apple Butter Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Apple Butter Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes

Apple butter simmers with barbecue sauce and chicken thighs to make Apple Butter Barbecue Chicken Sammies.  They're rich and delicious with a slightly sweet and spicy kick.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup apple butter
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs, skinned
  • 8 whole hamburger buns

Instructions

    1. Combine first 12 ingredients (barbecue sauce through apple pie spice) in a small mixing bowl.
    2. Spray the insert of a slow cooker with cooking spray.
    3. Arrange chicken thighs on the bottom of the slow cooker and pour the barbecue sauce on top.
    4. Cook on low 8 to 10 hours or until the meat easily falls off the bone.
    5. Remove the thighs and allow to cool enough to handle. Shred the meat with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker.
    6. Lightly toast the hamburger buns and top with 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture.
    7. Serve with coleslaw and Easy Fries.
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 326Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 97mgSodium 578mgCarbohydrates 33gFiber 1gSugar 16gProtein 21g
© Chris Campbell
Cuisine: American / Category: Main Dish - Poultry
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Filed Under: Main Dish - Poultry, Slow CookerTagged: American, easy, fruit, main dish, poultry, quick, slow cooker

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  1. Black Fox Homestead says

    July 18, 2013 at 2:58 am

    These look amazing! Thank you for sharing at the HomeAcre Hop! We'd love to have you back again tomorrow: http://wp.me/p2urYY-13p

    Reply
  2. April @ The 21st Century Housewife says

    July 16, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    What a delicious way to serve chicken – I love the idea of using apple butter, and the spices you have used sound fantastic. What a cute little sweater too 🙂

    Reply
  3. mary_smith says

    July 16, 2013 at 11:29 am

    Looks Delicious!! My husband would LOVE it.
    Thanks for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist!
    Hope to see you again this week.

    http://back2basichealth.blogspot.com/2013/07/tuesdays-with-twist-15.html

    Reply
  4. Amber Brady says

    July 15, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    Wow, that looks saucy & fabulous! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #21!

    ~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
    http://www.dessertnowdinnerlater.com

    Reply
  5. anyonita green says

    July 15, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    That is one delicious looking sandwich! 🙂 Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers! Please be sure to stop back by the party and check out some of the other links!

    Reply
  6. Swathi Iyer says

    July 15, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    Delicious apple butter barbecue chicken great. Thanks for sharing with Hearth and Soul blog hop.

    Reply
  7. Ruth Cataldo says

    July 14, 2013 at 1:44 am

    Thank you for visiting I Love My Post! It's great to connect with you. I look forward to reading more on your blog! Ruth from Captain America & His English Rose This week's co-host!

    Reply
  8. Jackie Kocurek says

    July 13, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    This sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing on Tried and True recipes!

    Reply
  9. Carrie R says

    July 13, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    I love using apple butter with meat in the Crock Pot! I have an apple butter pork chops recipe I make & it is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this at Marvelous Mondays this week! 🙂

    Reply
  10. cooking with curls says

    July 12, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    This sandwich looks so delicious! I seriously need to pull out the slow cooker and learn how to use it 🙂

    Reply
  11. Judy@Savoring Today says

    July 12, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    The spice mix you've used here is quite different from mine, I am very intrigued and may have to try yours for a new twist. Thanks for sharing on Hearth & Soul Hop. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Marie says

    July 11, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    Looks great! Had to Pin this one. Thanks so much for sharing this on Pin It Tuesday!

    Reply
  13. Holly McDonald says

    July 11, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    Good idea and it sounds yummy! Thank you for spreading JOY and sharing at the Oh What a HAPPY Day party.

    Holly at Not Done Growing

    Reply
  14. Dorothy Sue and Millie B's too says

    July 10, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    Delicious…. I will be making this…. I would love for you to come link up to my first, "Clever, Crafty & Creative Linky Party #1"

    you can find it at:

    http://dorothysueandmillieb.blogspot.com/2013/07/clever-crafty-crative-linky-party-1.html

    Thanks!
    Suzie

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  15. Angela Paris says

    July 10, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    Morning Christie!
    I'm stopping by from Oh What a Happy Day link party – I'm loving this recipe – what a unique idea to add apple butter!
    Have a great Wednesday!
    – Ang
    http://www.jugglingactmama.com

    Reply
  16. heidi says

    July 9, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    This looks fantastic! I've got to try it. And that dog is so pretty. Hope you have a great day.

    Heidi’s Wanderings

    Reply
  17. Jess says

    July 9, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    I am going to have to try this! We buy bushels of apples at a time, so there is always plenty around to whip up some apple butter – but I usually just eat it with crackers or a spoon. This is great, pinning right now to my Sandwiches board. Thanks for sharing at Tasty Tuesdays!

    Reply
  18. Cindy Jamieson says

    July 9, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    What a fine lookin' sandwich! Love the flavours going on in here. Thank you for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.

    Reply
  19. Lizbeth McGow says

    July 8, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    I have a jar of apple butter that has been staring at me for a couple of weeks now! Thanks for the great idea! Came over to visit you from the Submarine Sunday party!
    Lizy@http://justdipitinchocolate.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  20. LydiaF says

    July 8, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    Nice! I love apple butter! Bet it would be good on pork, too. WRT the triscuits…do you remember the Ritz mock apple pies where the crackers were the filling? (Maybe it's before your time?) I wonder if triscuits would work for something similar.

    Reply
  21. Jess says

    July 8, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    This sounds AMAZING!! YUMMY!!

    Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!

    Reply
  22. Jim Crowell says

    July 8, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    Wow this looks as good as it sounds!

    Thanks for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday!

    Reply
  23. Tina says

    July 8, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    This really looks good. I love slow cooker recipes! I also really like the picture of the spices. What a cool shot!

    Thanks for linking up to Raising Imperfection this week while I'm a co-hostess! Please come back to Mommynificent on Friday to see if you were featured.

    Have a magnificent day!

    Tina

    Reply
  24. Heather says

    July 8, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Oh yum! I can't wait for apple season. I love making apple butter to put on muffins. I never thought to use it for savory dishes as well!

    Reply
  25. Raising Reagan says

    July 7, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    Yum … I have been craving BBQ for a while. I just can't seem to get enough. This looks really good.

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. 🙂

    ¤´¨)
    ¸.•*´
    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    Raising-Reagan.com

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  26. Leslie @ Violet Imperfection says

    July 7, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    Yum. Those look deliciously. I love anything BBQ, saving this recipe for sure.

    Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection!
    Make sure to check back on Friday to see if you were featured.
    Leslie
    http://www.violetimperfection.com

    Reply
  27. Jessica Eustace says

    July 6, 2013 at 3:50 am

    That looks amazing! I'm such a sucker for BBQ.

    Reply
  28. Justynn Yagiela says

    July 2, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    looks like dinner tonight! haha!

    Thanks for linking up the to Friend Connect Blog Hop today!

    Co-Host // Justynn
    Creative Life Antics

    Reply
  29. Ann Jones says

    July 2, 2013 at 11:17 am

    I'm a big fan of apple butter, especially the real stuff from local craft fairs. I love the idea of this recipe, yummy!

    Reply
  30. Journeys of The Zoo says

    July 1, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    That sandwich looks a.m.a.z.i.n.g! I love the picture of all the spices. Really neat. I didn't know that many spice even existed 😉

    I wonder if pulled pork is as easy as this. Maybe I could even do it.

    Thanks for linking up to my weekly BlogLovin Hop (http://www.journeysofthezoo.com/search/label/BlogLovin%20Hop). I’m a follower of yours.

    Besos, Sarah
    Blogger at Journeys of The Zoo
    BlogLovin: http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/4064788/journeys-of-the-zoo

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