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Savory BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders Recipe with Creamy Coleslaw

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These savory BBQ pulled chicken sliders with creamy coleslaw are an easy, flavorful party snack that combines tender shredded chicken with tangy coleslaw on toasted slider buns. Perfect for potlucks, game nights, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s recommended)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Duke’s recommended)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 slider buns or small dinner rolls (potato buns recommended)
  • Optional: pickle slices

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning mix all over the chicken breasts or thighs.
  2. Place the seasoned chicken in a slow cooker. Pour in barbecue sauce and chicken broth or water. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Alternatively, cook in an Instant Pot on high pressure for 15 minutes with natural release.
  3. Remove the cooked chicken and shred it with two forks or meat claws. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat evenly with BBQ sauce. Keep warm.
  4. In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and carrots. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss until fully coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  5. Slice slider buns and toast them lightly in a skillet with a little butter over medium heat until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Assemble sliders by spooning pulled BBQ chicken onto the bottom half of each bun, topping with creamy coleslaw and optional pickle slices, then capping with the top bun. Serve immediately.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth. Let shredded chicken rest 5-10 minutes after cooking to keep moist. Toast buns to prevent sogginess and add crunch. Mayo can be swapped for Greek yogurt for a lighter coleslaw. Use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps for gluten-free option. Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick. Coleslaw tastes better after resting for a few hours.

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Keywords: BBQ pulled chicken, sliders, creamy coleslaw, party snack, easy recipe, slow cooker, Instant Pot

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