Description
BBQ Chicken Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for any gathering. Tender, shredded chicken coated in tangy barbecue sauce is nestled between soft, fluffy slider buns, creating a delightful bite-sized treat. These sliders are not just flavorful; they evoke nostalgia and bring back memories of sunny backyard barbecues with family and friends. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, BBQ Chicken Sliders are sure to steal the show at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 8 slider buns
- 1 cup coleslaw (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup pineapple slices (fresh or grilled)
- Optional: Sliced pickles
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them in a slow cooker or on a grill.
- Pour barbecue sauce over the chicken and add honey for extra sweetness.
- Cook on low in a slow cooker for about 6 hours or grill until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and mix with remaining sauce.
- Assemble sliders by placing shredded chicken on each bun and topping with coleslaw, pineapple slices, and optional pickles.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg