Description
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. Tender chicken is slow-cooked in smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, piled high on fluffy slider buns, and topped with crunchy coleslaw. This recipe guarantees a burst of flavor in every bite, making it an unforgettable addition to your meal rotation. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or enjoying a family dinner, these sliders will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 8 slider buns
- Pickles (optional)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Add chopped onion over the chicken.
- Pour barbecue sauce over the chicken until well-coated.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and mix with additional sauce if desired.
- Assemble sliders by placing pulled chicken on buns, topping with coleslaw and pickles if using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg