Two mini pulled chicken sandwiches with colorful toppings.

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders

Name: BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs trimmed of excess fat; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 4 mini brioche buns; 3-4 spring onions thinly sliced on a diagonal; 4 radishes thinly sliced; 1 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt; to taste pepper

Tangy BBQ pulled chicken, fresh spring onion, and radish sliders.

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style American

Technique Saute

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · April 30, 2023

A little about this dish

This recipe for BBQ pulled chicken sliders is perfect for a quick and easy American-style dinner, with a seasonal twist using fresh spring onions and radishes. The chicken is flavored with a homemade BBQ sauce that is both tangy and sweet.

Ingredients (for 2)

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs — 1 lb — trimmed of excess fat
Ketchup — 1/2 cup
Apple cider vinegar — 1/4 cup
Honey — 2 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce — 1 tbsp
Dijon mustard — 1 tsp
Smoked paprika — 1/2 tsp
Garlic powder — 1/4 tsp
Onion powder — 1/4 tsp
Kosher salt — 1/4 tsp
Black pepper — 1/4 tsp
Mini brioche buns — 4
Spring onions — 3-4 — thinly sliced on a diagonal
Radishes — 4 — thinly sliced
Olive oil — 1 tbsp
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍅🍯🍢

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 2 — 🐔💦

Add chicken thighs to the bowl and stir to coat with BBQ sauce.
Step 3 — 🍳🔥

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
Step 4 — 🍖💦🔥

Pour remaining BBQ sauce over the chicken in the skillet and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and let cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
Step 5 — 🐔🍴✂️

Remove chicken from skillet and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to skillet and stir to coat with BBQ sauce.
Step 6 — 🍞🔥

Toast the brioche buns on a grill or in the oven.
Step 7 — 🍔👌

To assemble, place a scoop of pulled chicken on the bottom of each toasted bun and top with sliced spring onions and radishes. Add the top bun and serve immediately.

A final fox tip

These sliders go great with a side of crispy sweet potato fries. You can also substitute the chicken thighs with pork shoulder or beef chuck for a different twist. Kids can help with toasting the buns and assembling the sliders.