Description
BBQ Chicken Sliders are the perfect addition to any gathering, combining tender shredded chicken in a tangy barbecue sauce served on soft slider buns. These bite-sized delights are not only easy to prepare but also deliver a burst of flavor that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Ideal for game days, family dinners, or summer barbecues, this recipe guarantees smiles and satisfied appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (sweet and tangy)
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup sliced pickles (optional)
- 1/2 cup red onion slices
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat (375°F). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill or bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked. Let rest briefly, then shred using two forks.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with barbecue sauce until well coated.
- Lightly toast slider buns until golden brown.
- Assemble sliders by placing BBQ chicken on the bottom bun and topping with pickles and red onions before adding the top bun.
- Serve on a platter and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken overnight for enhanced flavor. Customize your sliders with different sauces or toppings like jalapeños for added heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.