Pulled Chicken Sliders Recipe

Name: Pulled Chicken Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 195 min
Yield: 12 sliders
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 cup barbecue sauce; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 12 slider buns; 1 cup coleslaw mix (optional)

American · Main course · 195 min total

Pulled Chicken Sliders recipe videos

Juicy, slow-cooked pulled chicken in a tangy barbecue sauce, piled onto soft slider buns for the perfect party appetizer or weeknight dinner.

15
min prep

180
min cook

12
servings

285
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 slider buns
1 cup coleslaw mix (optional)

Instructions

Place chicken thighs in a slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 1.5-2 hours, until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with sauce. Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
Toast slider buns if desired. Place a generous portion of pulled chicken on each bun bottom. Top with coleslaw if using, then cover with bun tops. Serve immediately.

Tips

For extra flavor, sear chicken thighs in a hot skillet before adding to slow cooker.
Leftover pulled chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To freeze, cool completely and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.