Name: Saucy Chicken Sandwiches with Pomegranate BBQ Sauce and Crunchy Apple Slaw
Yield: 4 to 6
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, (skinless chicken thighs); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; brioche buns for serving; 3/4 cup ketchup; 2/3 cup pomegranate juice; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses; 3 garlic cloves, (minced); 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 apples, (thinly sliced); 2 scallions, (thinly sliced); 1 head napa cabbage, (sliced into shreds); 1/4 cup cilantro, (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar