BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders (Printable)
Tender BBQ chicken on sweet Hawaiian rolls, ideal for gatherings and easy meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
→ Sauce & Seasonings
02 - 1 cup BBQ sauce, plus extra for serving
03 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
→ Slider Assembly
10 - 12 soft Hawaiian rolls, split
11 - 2 tbsp melted butter, for toasting rolls
12 - 1 cup coleslaw, store-bought or homemade
# Step-by-step:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F for toasting the rolls.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
03 - Add chicken to the skillet along with chicken broth, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour BBQ sauce over the top. Cover and simmer on low for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
04 - Remove chicken from the skillet and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the sauce and stir well to coat evenly.
05 - Arrange Hawaiian rolls on a baking sheet. Brush with melted butter and toast in the preheated oven for 4-5 minutes until lightly golden.
06 - Spoon pulled chicken onto the bottom half of each roll. Top with coleslaw if desired and cover with the top bun.
07 - Serve warm with extra BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Feeds a crowd with almost zero effort
- The sweet and smoky combo is completely addictive
02 -
- Let the chicken rest in the sauce for 10 minutes after shredding
- Don't overfill the sliders or they'll fall apart
03 -
- Bake the assembled sliders 10 minutes to melt everything together
- Make the chicken up to 3 days ahead and reheat gently