BBQ Chicken Sliders
BBQ Chicken Sliders are the perfect crowd-pleaser for any gathering or weeknight meal. Juicy, tender chicken shredded and mixed with rich BBQ sauce is served on soft slider buns, complemented by crunchy pickles and creamy coleslaw. This easy-to-make dish is not only flavorful but also highly versatile, allowing you to customize toppings to suit everyone’s taste. Quick to prepare and sure to impress, these sliders will elevate your next event or family dinner into a delicious feast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup sliced pickles
- 1 cup coleslaw
- 6 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Allow the chicken to cool slightly, then shred it using two forks.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well-coated.
- Spoon a generous portion of BBQ chicken onto each slider bun and top with pickles and cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately, adding coleslaw on top for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for at least an hour before baking. - Substitute regular BBQ sauce with spicy chipotle sauce for a kick. - Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.