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Savory Pulled Chicken Sliders with Creamy Coleslaw

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Tender pulled chicken combined with creamy, tangy coleslaw served on soft slider buns, perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or game days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 small slider buns
  • Pickles, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken dry with paper towels. Season evenly with 1 teaspoon each of onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour 1/2 cup chicken broth over the chicken.
  3. Pour 1 cup BBQ sauce over the chicken, coating each piece. Reserve some sauce if desired for serving.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken shreds easily and is juicy.
  5. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred finely using two forks or meat claws. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker and stir into juices and sauce. Keep warm on low.
  6. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups shredded cabbage and 1 cup shredded carrots.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to taste.
  8. Pour dressing over cabbage and carrots, toss until well coated. Chill in fridge for at least 20 minutes.
  9. Warm 12 slider buns in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes until soft and slightly toasted.
  10. Assemble sliders by spooning pulled chicken onto bun bottoms, topping with creamy coleslaw and optional pickles, then covering with bun tops. Serve immediately.

Notes

If BBQ sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of water or broth before serving. Do not over-shred chicken to maintain texture. Let chicken rest 5-10 minutes before shredding. For gluten-free, use gluten-free rolls or lettuce wraps. For dairy-free coleslaw, use vegan mayo alternative.

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