BBQ Chicken Sliders
BBQ Chicken Sliders offer a deliciously satisfying combination of tender shredded chicken coated in rich barbecue sauce, all nestled within soft slider buns. Topped with a crisp coleslaw mix, these sliders are perfect for summer cookouts, tailgate parties, or a quick weeknight meal. With minimal prep time and an explosion of flavor in every bite, you’ll be the star of any gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 sliders 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 8 soft slider buns
- 2 cups pre-packaged coleslaw mix
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill or bake the chicken for about 20 minutes until fully cooked, flipping halfway through.
- In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and combine it with the sauce mixture.
- Assemble the sliders by placing shredded chicken on slider buns and topping with coleslaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (90g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least an hour before cooking. - Toasting the buns prevents sogginess and enhances texture. - Try substituting pulled pork or jackfruit as a vegetarian option.