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Easy Creamy BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders Recipe
katya bou

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders

These BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders are miniature explosions of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors, made effortlessly in a slow cooker or alternative methods. Perfect for family dinners, parties, or meal prep, they offer tender pulled chicken drenched in rich BBQ sauce, nestled in soft slider buns with optional tasty toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Final Simmer Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs or a mix for more flavor
  • 18-20 oz BBQ sauce your favorite variety, sweet, smoky, tangy, or spicy
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1-2 tbsp brown sugar optional, adjust for sweetness
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika enhances smoky flavor
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 12-16 slider buns Hawaiian rolls or brioche slider buns
Toppings (optional)
  • coleslaw creamy or vinegar-based
  • pickle slices for crunch and tang
  • jalapeño slices for spice
  • cheddar or provolone cheese melted, optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • cutting board,
  • Forks
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Thinly slice the yellow onion and mince the garlic. Place the sliced onion at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Pat dry your chicken breasts or thighs and place them over the onions in the slow cooker. Sprinkle smoked paprika and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar (if using). Adjust sweetness to preference.
  4. Pour the BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the chicken, making sure it is mostly submerged. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is very tender.
  5. Remove the cooked chicken and shred it using two forks or an electric hand mixer until bite-sized strands form.
  6. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir to coat with sauce, and simmer on warm for 15-30 minutes to absorb flavors.
  7. Slice your slider buns (Hawaiian rolls recommended), lightly toast if desired. Spoon generous portions of BBQ pulled chicken onto bottom halves.
  8. Add optional toppings like coleslaw, pickles, jalapeños, or melted cheese. Top with bun halves and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For quicker preparation, try Instant Pot or oven-baked methods. Make-ahead magic: this dish tastes even better the next day. Toast buns to prevent sogginess and add texture contrast.
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