BBQ Chicken Sliders Recipe
Wondering what to make for your next party? These easy chicken sliders that are ready in 25 minutes will do the trick. They’ll be great for Fourth of July, Labor Day, holiday parties, tailgating, and game days. The chicken is braised in beer and bourbon before being shredded and tossed with barbecue sauce. I used a sweeter barbecue sauce (Carolina Gold from Trader Joe’s), but use your favorite. Try a spicy barbecue sauce if you want a kick. Beer does a wonderful job of tenderizing meat as well as adding subtle flavor and this chicken is a perfect example of beer at work. Put your beer to work for you. The chicken is ridiculously tender, juicy, moist, and the sliders will be a guaranteed hit with everyone. My family loves pickles and the tangy, crunchy pickles are a great contrast to the tender chicken.
What’s in BBQ Chicken Sliders?
Here’s what you’ll need to make this game day appetizer:
Olive oil Chicken breasts Salt and pepper Beer Bourbon or whiskey Barbecue sauce Slider buns Sliced pickles
How to Make BBQ Chicken Sliders
You’ll first need to sear the chicken breasts in an oiled skillet. Then, reduce the heat to low and pour in the beer and bourbon. Let the chicken simmer in the beer until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred with two forks. Add the chicken and some of the beer cooking liquid to a bowl, then stir in bbq sauce. Spoon bbq chicken onto slider buns and top with sliced pickles. Serve immediately.
What Type of Beer Should I Use?
I recommend using a lager, like Sam Adams. But really any beer will work. If it’s a beer you like to drink, feel free to use it.
Can I Prep Chicken Sliders in Advance?
If desired, you can make the bbq pulled chicken in advance and reheat it on the stovetop just before guests arrive. The chicken will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Tips for Making BBQ Chicken Sliders
If you’ll be serving guests with a gluten intolerance, you can easily make this chicken appetizer gluten-free by using certified GF slider buns and barbecue sauce. To make these bbq chicken sliders even more delicious, you can toast the slider buns on a griddle before loading them up with the bbq chicken. My family likes eating these chicken sliders with sliced pickles, but you could also add thinly sliced red onion, tomato, and more. Doctor these sliders up however you see fit!
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