Sidecar + Smoked Chicken Sliders- Barbecue Elementary

cognac

💰Cheaper: brandy

Brandy offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

orange liqueur

💰Cheaper: triple sec

Triple sec is a less expensive alternative with similar sweetness.

Pat the chicken thighs dry.

Season the chicken thighs with Low's chicken rub and fresh ground black pepper, making sure to season thoroughly, including under the skin.

Slice 2 cups of green cabbage and 1 cup of red cabbage.

Grate about 1/2 cup or 2 small carrots.

Zest an entire large orange and a large lemon into a bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of orange juice to the bowl.

Add 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the bowl.

Season the slaw with salt and pepper to taste and mix well before covering with cling wrap and refrigerating for a few hours.

Prepare a glaze for the pulled chicken by combining 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of honey in a saucepan and melting it together.

Preheat the smoker to 275°F.

Shape the chicken thighs into little footballs for even cooking and place them in the smoker.

Smoke the chicken thighs for about 2 hours until they reach an internal temperature of 185°F.

In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of cognac, 1 oz of orange liqueur, and 3/4 oz of fresh lemon juice.

Add 2 medium large ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.

Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lemon peel.

After about 1 hour and 45 minutes, remove the chicken from the smoker using tongs or gloves.

Pull the chicken apart, being careful to avoid cartilage pieces, and mix in the citrus glaze.

Assemble the sliders with pulled chicken and slaw on slider buns.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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