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Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
 
These slow cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders require so little attention, but are so delicious and addictive. They are the perfect tailgating snack, especially if you have the ability to keep the chicken warm in your slow cooker and have people assemble their own.
Course: Entrées, Appetizers/Snacks, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Lunch, Feeds a Crowd, Great Snacks, Game Day Food, Sandwiches, Finger Foods, appetizer, sliders
Servings: 18 to 24 sliders
Calories: 206 kcal
Ingredients
  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion chopped.
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 24 potato slider rolls or mini ciabatta rolls
  • 3 cups coleslaw
Instructions
  1. Set the slow cooker on the brown or sauté function to pre-heat. Season the chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the vegetable oil to the cooker and sear both sides of the chicken pieces, working in batches if necessary. Alternatively, sear the chicken in a skillet on the stovetop if your slow cooker does not have a browning function.
  2. Set the chicken aside and add the onion to the cooker (or skillet). Sauté for a few minutes and then stir in the smoked paprika, chili powder, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper. Sauté for 2 more minutes.

  3. Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, water, and salt in a bowl. Return the browned chicken to the slow cooker with the onions and pour the ketchup mixture over the chicken, making sure all the chicken gets coated. Cover the slow cooker with a lid and promise yourself that you won’t open it up until the cooking time is over.

  4. Slow-cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 8 hours.
  5. When the chicken is fork-tender, shred the chicken pieces with two forks or tongs and stir the shredded chicken into the sauce.
  6. Place 2 tablespoons of the pulled chicken on each bun and top with a spoonful of the coleslaw. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders
Amount Per Serving (1 slider)
Calories 206 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 357mg15%
Potassium 371mg11%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 171IU3%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 117mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.