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BBQ Chicken Sliders

This simple slow cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders recipe features shredded chicken cooked low and slow in barbecue sauce. Each sandwich is topped with homemade creamy coleslaw, making them a perfect snack for the backyard barbecue!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: BBQ chicken sliders, chicken sliders
Servings: 4
Author: Erin Alvarez

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 lb. chicken breast
  • 2 cups bbq sauce

For the coleslaw:

  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 3 cups coleslaw mix

Instructions

  • Stir the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and black pepper together in a small bowl, then sprinkle the spice mix over the chicken, using your hands to coat it.
  • Transfer the chicken to your slow cooker, then pour the bbq sauce overtop. Cook it on high for 2.5 hours or on low for 4-5 hours.
  • Before serving the chicken, make the coleslaw: stir the mayo, vinegar, lime juice, and sugar together in a large bowl, then pour in the coleslaw mix (or thinly sliced cabbage) and stir to combine.
  • Enjoy in a bowl or as sandwiches!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 2445mg | Potassium: 1319mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 1067IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg
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