Description
BBQ Chicken Sliders are the perfect appetizer for any gathering, delivering a delightful combination of smoky sweetness and tangy flavor in every bite. Nestled in soft slider buns, these juicy sliders are topped with crunchy coleslaw and optional pickles, making them a crowd-pleaser that disappears in no time. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, they can elevate your backyard BBQ or cozy game night into a memorable feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup coleslaw (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before shredding it with two forks.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well mixed.
- Slice slider buns in half; optionally toast them in the oven for about 5 minutes for added crunch.
- Assemble by spooning BBQ chicken onto each bottom bun and topping with coleslaw and pickles as desired.
- Cap with the top bun and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in BBQ sauce. Feel free to substitute different sauces or add jalapeños for a spicy kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat wrapped in foil at 350°F for about 10 minutes.