Can I make ahead the chicken sliders?

Yes, simply prepare the BBQ chicken and any other toppings of your choice. Refrigerate separately until ready to serve. Reheat the chicken on the stovetop with a splash of liquid, such as water or broth before assembling.

What else can I pair with BBQ sliders?

Artichoke tomato and spinach flatbread , sour cream dill potato salad , fruit platter , strawberry yogurt popsicles , or a corn salad with lime dressing .

What other ways can you serve BBQ pulled chicken?

Make chicken enchiladas , chicken tacos , loaded nachos, or wraps, or add to a berry spinach salad as a protein.

BBQ Chicken Sliders (Quick & Easy Recipe!)

Description

Easy BBQ chicken sliders made with chicken thighs, simple homemade barbecue sauce, and refreshing coleslaw. It’s an ultimate crowd-pleasing summer meal that can be whipped up in no time!

Ingredients

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BBQ Sauce

1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup honey
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Chicken

3–4 Tbsp. avocado oil or other high heat oil
2 lbs. boneless, skinless, chicken thighs, about 8, trimmed of excess fat
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper

To Serve

1 recipe Easy Coleslaw Recipe
12 Slider buns or Hawaiian sweet rolls
Optional: thinly sliced red onions, sliced pickles

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Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the BBQ sauce: ketchup, honey, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, chili powder, and salt. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium/high heat. Lightly pat dry the chicken with few sheets of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Lay flat on a platter or cutting board and season both sides with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until lightly golden brown. Do not overcrowd the chicken or it will not brown. If needed, cook in batches.
Pour the prepared BBQ sauce over the chicken. Reduce heat to a medium/low and cook covered for 20-25 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through. The sauce will slightly reduce and thicken.
Remove the pan off heat and let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes. Using two forks, shred the chicken inside the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Serve inside a slider bun topped with coleslaw.

Notes

Leftovers: Store leftover BBQ chicken in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutritional information is only for the BBQ chicken and does not include the toppings and slider buns.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 176
Sugar: 11.6 g
Sodium: 409.4 mg
Fat: 6.7 g
Carbohydrates: 13.7 g
Protein: 15 g
Cholesterol: 71 mg