BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders – Easy and Juicy
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish, combining tender, slow-cooked chicken with rich BBQ sauce, all nestled in soft slider buns. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, these sliders are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit everyone’s taste. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a flavorful meal that brings family and friends together. Top them with coleslaw, pickles, or your favorite toppings for an extra burst of flavor. Whether served at a party or enjoyed during a cozy movie night, these sliders are bound to become a beloved staple in your meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours (slow cooker) / 15 minutes (Instant Pot)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6–8 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls, brioche, or potato rolls)
- Optional toppings: coleslaw and sliced pickles
Instructions
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a slow cooker or Instant Pot; pour BBQ sauce on top.
- Slow Cooker: Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Instant Pot: Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Lightly toast the slider buns if desired; assemble by adding pulled chicken and toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg