Description
These BBQ Chicken Sliders are a perfect blend of tender, flavorful baked chicken coated in tangy BBQ sauce, topped with a creamy homemade coleslaw. Served on soft slider buns, they make an ideal appetizer or casual meal that’s easy to prepare and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sliders and Toppings
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Pickle slices (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the chicken to a juicy and tender finish.
- Season Chicken: Coat the chicken breasts evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over them for rich flavor.
- Coat with BBQ Sauce: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish and cover with the BBQ sauce, ensuring all pieces are well coated to infuse flavor as they bake.
- Bake Chicken: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring it is fully cooked and tender.
- Prepare Coleslaw: While the chicken bakes, combine the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside to let flavors meld.
- Shred Chicken: After baking, remove the chicken from the oven and let it cool slightly. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, perfect for assembling sliders.
- Toast Buns: Lightly toast the slider buns if preferred, to add a slight crunch and warmth.
- Assemble Sliders: Place a generous portion of shredded BBQ chicken on the bottom half of each slider bun. Top with a spoonful of the prepared coleslaw and add a pickle slice if you like.
- Serve: Finish by placing the top half of the bun onto each slider. Serve immediately for the best taste and enjoyment.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning.
- Coleslaw can be prepared a few hours in advance to enhance its flavor.
- Slider buns can be substituted with mini brioche buns for a richer taste.
- Leftover shredded chicken works great for salads or sandwiches the next day.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free slider buns.
