Description

These crockpot bbq chicken sliders feature tender pulled chicken simmered in a smoky barbecue sauce and served on soft slider buns. Perfect for stress-free summer gatherings, this recipe offers make-ahead convenience and crowd-pleasing flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

2 to 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

salt and pepper to taste

12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls

coleslaw for topping (optional)

sliced pickles for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. Trim excess fat from chicken and pat dry, then lightly spray or line the crockpot.

2. In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

3. Place chicken in the crockpot and pour sauce mixture over it, coating each piece thoroughly.

4. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken shreds easily.

5. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, return to the crockpot, stir well, and cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes to thicken sauce.

6. Assemble sliders by piling saucy chicken on warmed buns and topping with coleslaw or pickles before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: main dish
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 350
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 600
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 2
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 75

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