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Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sliders Recipe

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  • Author: Naomi
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings (approximately 12 sliders) 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

These Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sliders are an easy and delicious slow-cooked meal perfect for gatherings or a casual dinner. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a flavorful honey-soy BBQ sauce, shredded, and served on sweet Hawaiian rolls with a refreshing deli coleslaw topping. The recipe requires minimal prep and delivers juicy, saucy sliders that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Water for cornstarch slurry

Slider Assembly

  • 1 package Hawaiian rolls (12 count)
  • ½ cup deli cole slaw

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the three chicken breasts in the slow cooker ensuring they are evenly spaced.
  2. Make the Sauce: Peel and chop the garlic cloves. In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together soy sauce, honey, water, apple cider vinegar, and chopped garlic until fully combined.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on high for 4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  4. Shred the Chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts to a medium-sized bowl or cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Leave the slow cooker on.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: In a small cup, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Add this slurry to the slow cooker liquid. Whisk continuously for about 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and the cornstarch is fully incorporated.
  6. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and toss well to coat the chicken evenly in the thickened sauce.
  7. Assemble the Sliders: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place a portion of the sauced shredded chicken on the bottom half of each roll, add a spoonful of deli coleslaw on top, then cover with the top half of the roll. Repeat this process until all sliders are assembled.
  8. Storage: Store any leftover shredded chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce or chili flakes to the BBQ sauce mixture before cooking.
  • Use fresh coleslaw or your favorite store-bought deli coleslaw for the topping.
  • Make sure to shred the chicken finely for easy slider assembly and better sauce absorption.
  • These sliders reheat well in a microwave or on the stovetop; add a little water or sauce to keep moist.
  • Can be served with pickles or additional BBQ sauce on the side for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sliders, slow cooker chicken sliders, easy BBQ chicken recipe, Hawaiian roll sliders, shredded chicken sliders, slow cooker recipes

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