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BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders are a delightful and satisfying dish that combines tender, shredded chicken simmered in a rich BBQ sauce, all served up in bite-sized, fluffy buns. This recipe is not just about the flavors; it's also about the joyful experience that comes with crafting and sharing these sliders. The tender chicken is seasoned with a variety of spices, adding depth and warmth to every bite. With gooey BBQ sauce enveloping the meat and the crunchy coleslaw topping, each slider is a symphony of textures and tastes.
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BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders

These BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for gatherings. Tender shredded chicken is coated in BBQ sauce and served on soft slider buns with coleslaw.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword BBQ, easy recipe, party food, pulled chicken, sliders
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 12 slider buns
  • to taste coleslaw
  • to taste pickles

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker with diced onion and minced garlic.
  • Add smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Pour chicken broth and BBQ sauce over the chicken, ensuring it's well-coated.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the slow cooker to mix with the sauce.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and slice slider buns in half.
  • Spoon BBQ pulled chicken onto each bottom bun and top with coleslaw.
  • Cover with the top halves of the buns and bake for 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes for a crispy top.
  • Garnish with pickles and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the sauce overnight before cooking.