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
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style American

Technique Saute

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: April 30, 2023

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.

Additional

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.