Description
Tender, smoky BBQ chicken nestled between soft slider buns, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded (or 2 lbs chicken breasts, cooked and shredded)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (divided)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 8 slider buns (brioche or potato buns work best)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup coleslaw mix
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 pickle slices
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, combine 3/4 cup of BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and optional cayenne pepper. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add shredded chicken to the skillet and fold into the sauce gently.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut slider buns in half and brush with melted butter. Toast on baking sheet for 3-4 minutes.
- Place BBQ chicken mixture on the bottom half of each slider bun, top with coleslaw, pickle, and red onion if using.
- Crown each slider with the top bun and press gently. Wrap assembled sliders in aluminum foil and warm in the oven for 2-3 minutes.
Notes
You can prepare the chicken mixture ahead of time for quick assembly during gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg