Description
Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders
Ready in 10 minutes | Serves 4 (8–10 sliders)
Tender, saucy chicken piled high on soft buns—perfect for weeknights, game day, or any time you need comfort food fast.
Ingredients
Chicken:
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2 cups shredded rotisserie or cooked chicken
Sauce:
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½–¾ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite!)
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Optional: 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or a dash of Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor
Buns & Toppings:
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8–10 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
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Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles, sliced onions
Instructions
1. Shred the Chicken
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Use your hands or two forks to shred the cooked chicken.
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If slightly cold, microwave 20–30 seconds for easier shredding.
2. Mix with BBQ Sauce
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Add ½ cup BBQ sauce and stir to coat.
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Taste and add more sauce if needed.
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Optional: stir in apple cider vinegar or Worcestershire sauce for brightness.
3. Warm the Chicken
Skillet Method (Best):
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Heat chicken over medium in a skillet for 3–5 minutes until hot and slightly caramelized.
Microwave Method (Quickest):
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Cover with a damp paper towel and heat in 30-second bursts, stirring until warmed through.
4. Prepare the Buns
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Lightly toast buns if desired.
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Spoon warm, saucy chicken onto each bottom bun.
5. Top & Serve
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Add coleslaw, pickles, or onions if using.
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Place top bun and serve immediately.
Notes
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Dry chicken? Add extra BBQ sauce or a splash of chicken broth to rehydrate.
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Make ahead: Shred chicken and mix with sauce up to 2 days in advance; warm before serving.
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Store leftovers: Chicken in airtight container 3–4 days; buns separately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 Cal per slider
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 14g