Description
These BBQ Chicken Sliders are perfect for a quick and flavorful meal or party appetizer. Tender shredded chicken is mixed with tangy barbecue sauce and piled high on soft slider buns, finished off with crunchy pickles and creamy coleslaw for the ultimate balance of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Slider Assembly
- 8 slider buns
- 1 cup coleslaw (prepared)
- 8–10 dill pickle slices
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (optional for buns)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the shredded cooked chicken with the barbecue sauce until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Warm the Chicken: Heat the BBQ chicken mixture in a pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until warmed through, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to allow flavors to meld.
- Toast the Buns (Optional): Brush the insides of slider buns with melted butter and toast them lightly in a skillet or oven until golden brown for added texture and flavor.
- Assemble the Sliders: Spoon a generous amount of the warm BBQ chicken onto the bottom half of each slider bun. Add a slice or two of dill pickles on top of the chicken, then add a spoonful of coleslaw to finish.
- Serve: Place the top bun on each slider and serve immediately while warm. These sliders pair well with extra BBQ sauce or chips on the side.
Notes
- You can use leftover rotisserie chicken for a no-fuss preparation.
- If you prefer a spicier slider, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the barbecue sauce mixture.
- Coleslaw can be homemade or store-bought; either works well.
- Slider buns can be substituted with dinner rolls if desired.
- For a creamier texture, mix some mayonnaise into the coleslaw before assembling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: BBQ chicken sliders, party appetizers, shredded chicken sliders, easy BBQ sliders, game day snacks
