4th of July BBQ Chicken Sliders (Print Version)

Shredded BBQ chicken and crisp coleslaw on soft slider buns—a festive, easy summer dish for any crowd.

# What You'll Need:

→ BBQ Chicken

01 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup BBQ sauce
03 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Coleslaw

09 - 3 cups shredded green cabbage
10 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - 1 medium carrot, grated
12 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1 teaspoon honey
16 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Assembly

17 - 8 slider buns
18 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# How to Make It:

01 - Season chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 2 to 3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
02 - Add chicken broth and BBQ sauce to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 to 18 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
03 - Remove chicken and shred using two forks. Return to skillet, toss with sauce, and simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes until mixture is thickened.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Add shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and grated carrot; toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
05 - Brush buns with melted butter and toast in a skillet or under the broiler until golden brown.
06 - Spoon generous portions of BBQ chicken onto the bottom buns. Top with coleslaw, place upper bun and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The secret is how the coleslaw balances the sticky, rich BBQ chicken—your taste buds won’t want the party to end.
  • This method guarantees juicy chicken and crisp cabbage, making each slider an irresistible hit, time after time.
02 -
  • Leaving the chicken in the sauce for extra minutes is key; once I rushed and it missed the sticky glaze that makes these sliders special.
  • Mixing the coleslaw and letting it chill even for thirty minutes before serving makes all the difference in flavor and crunch.
03 -
  • Always shred chicken while still warm; it's easier and soaks up sauce better.
  • A little smoked paprika sprinkled right before serving lifts the flavor instantly.
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