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Crowd-Pleasing BBQ Chicken Sliders with Coleslaw
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Crowd-Pleasing BBQ Chicken Sliders with Coleslaw

These BBQ chicken sliders are the ultimate comfort food for any gathering. Featuring tender, slow-cooked shredded chicken tossed in a savory barbecue sauce and topped with a vibrant, honey-citrus no-mayo coleslaw, these sliders offer the perfect harmony of sweet, smoky, and acidic flavors. This simple, crowd-pleasing recipe is designed to simplify your weeknights while delivering restaurant-quality results that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1.25 cups BBQ sauce (divided)
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 slider buns
  • 14 ounces coleslaw mix
  • 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place chicken in a slow cooker and cover with 3/4 cup of the BBQ sauce and the chicken broth.
  3. Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
  4. Remove chicken and shred using two forks.
  5. Mix the shredded chicken with the remaining 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar and honey.
  7. Toss the coleslaw mix with the vinegar-honey dressing.
  8. Assemble the sliders by placing the chicken on the buns and topping with the coleslaw.

Notes

Store the shredded chicken and coleslaw separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator to keep the bread from getting soggy. Use brioche buns for a softer, slightly sweet texture.