BBQ Chicken Sliders Quick Slaw (Print Version)

Juicy BBQ chicken, crisp slaw, and tangy pickles served on soft slider buns for a tasty bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the BBQ Chicken

01 - 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup barbecue sauce
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
05 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

→ For the Slaw

06 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
07 - 1/3 cup shredded carrot
08 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
10 - 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
11 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ To Assemble

13 - 8 slider buns
14 - 16 dill pickle slices

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Place chicken breasts in a medium saucepan and cover with barbecue sauce. Add smoked paprika, pepper, and salt. Cook over medium heat for 15-18 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
02 - Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board. Use two forks to pull apart the chicken into shreds. Return shredded chicken to the saucepan and coat evenly with sauce.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss until well incorporated.
04 - Set the slider buns on a platter. Top each bun base with a scoop of BBQ chicken, spoonful of slaw, and two pickle slices. Close with bun tops and serve immediately.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in under thirty minutes so emergency party food or spontaneous picnics are stress-free
  • Uses simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen
  • Tender BBQ chicken meets fresh slaw and crisp pickles for the perfect flavor contrast
  • Easily doubles or triples for larger groups without being labor intensive
02 -
  • High protein and filling
  • Can be prepped ahead for parties or meal prep
  • Perfect for entertaining due to hands-off nature
03 -
  • Shred the chicken while it is still warm so it pulls apart more easily
  • Always taste your slaw just before serving and adjust salt vinegar or honey to match your BBQ sauce style Add the slaw to the sliders just before serving so that every bite stays crisp and fresh
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