BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders (Printable Version)

Tender BBQ chicken on sweet Hawaiian rolls, perfect for gatherings and easy meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

→ Sauce & Seasonings

02 - 1 cup BBQ sauce, plus extra for serving
03 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt

→ Slider Assembly

10 - 12 soft Hawaiian rolls, split horizontally
11 - 2 tbsp melted butter for toasting rolls
12 - 1 cup coleslaw, homemade or store-bought

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F for toasting the rolls.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
03 - Place chicken breasts in the skillet. Add chicken broth, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken. Cover and reduce heat to low.
04 - Simmer covered for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Alternatively, cook in a slow cooker on LOW setting for 3-4 hours.
05 - Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Return shredded chicken to the skillet and stir thoroughly to coat evenly with the sauce.
06 - Arrange Hawaiian rolls cut-side up on a baking sheet. Brush with melted butter. Toast in the preheated oven for 4-5 minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
07 - Spoon BBQ pulled chicken generously onto the bottom half of each toasted roll. Top with coleslaw if desired. Place the top bun over the filling and press gently.
08 - Serve sliders immediately while warm, accompanied by extra BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet Hawaiian rolls balance perfectly with smoky BBQ chicken
  • They feed a crowd without spending all day in the kitchen
02 -
  • Let the chicken rest in the sauce for at least 10 minutes after shredding
  • A rotisserie chicken cuts the cooking time in half
03 -
  • Use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment to shred chicken in seconds
  • Brush the cut side of the rolls with BBQ sauce before toasting for extra flavor

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