4th of July BBQ Chicken Sliders (Printable Version)

Tender shredded BBQ chicken layered on slider buns with fresh, tangy coleslaw for festive summer meals.

# What You Need:

→ BBQ Chicken

01 - 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup BBQ sauce
03 - 0.5 cup chicken broth
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Coleslaw

09 - 3 cups shredded green cabbage
10 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - 1 medium carrot, grated
12 - 0.25 cup mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1 teaspoon honey
16 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Assembly

17 - 8 slider buns
18 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# How To Make:

01 - Season chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and sear 2 to 3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
02 - Add chicken broth and BBQ sauce to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 to 18 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
03 - Remove chicken from skillet and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the skillet and toss with sauce. Simmer uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
05 - Add shredded green and red cabbage and grated carrot to the dressing. Toss well to coat evenly and set aside.
06 - Brush slider buns with melted butter. Toast in a skillet or under the broiler until golden brown.
07 - Place a generous scoop of BBQ chicken on each bottom bun. Top with a heap of coleslaw and cover with the top bun. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Juicy, flavorful BBQ chicken made from scratch with simple pantry spices.
  • Crisp and tangy coleslaw balances the smoky richness perfectly.
  • Soft slider buns make them perfect for parties and easy to handle.
  • Quick to prepare with a total time of just 45 minutes.
  • Customizable with your favorite BBQ sauce variations.
02 -
  • Shred chicken while still warm for easier shredding.
  • Make the coleslaw up to one day ahead and chill it for the best flavor fusion.
  • Toast slider buns just before assembling to keep them crisp and warm.
  • Check BBQ sauce and buns ingredients if allergens like soy or gluten are a concern.
  • Use tongs or forks dedicated for shredding chicken to make cleanup easier.
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