Description
BBQ Chicken Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next cookout! These sliders feature tender, juicy chicken coated in rich barbecue sauce, nestled between soft buns. With a delightful crunch from pickles and a fresh kick from coleslaw, each bite bursts with flavor that will have everyone coming back for more. Perfect for summer gatherings, these sliders are not just delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. Get ready to impress your guests with this irresistible recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 6 soft hamburger buns
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
- 1 cup coleslaw (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your kitchen gear: Gather your grill or slow cooker, mixing bowls, cutting board, and tongs.
- Cook the chicken: Season 1 lb of chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Prepare the barbecue sauce: Remove cooked chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Shred using two forks and mix with 1 cup of barbecue sauce until well-coated.
- Assemble the sliders: On each hamburger bun, pile on generous portions of shredded BBQ chicken.
- Add toppings: Layer sliced pickles and coleslaw on top of each slider if desired.
- Serve & enjoy: Arrange sliders on a platter and serve with chips or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg