BBQ CHICKEN SLIDERS

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Brining the meat overnight helps make these BBQ chicken sliders taste exceptionally good. Plus, they're so tender, they melt in your mouth. -Rachel Kunkel, Schell City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

BRINE:
1-1/2 quarts water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
SANDWICHES:
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup liquid smoke
1-1/2 cups hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce
16 slider buns or dinner rolls, split and warmed
Deli coleslaw, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix brine ingredients, stirring to dissolve brown sugar. Reserve 1 cup brine for cooking chicken; cover and refrigerate., Place chicken in bowl with remaining brine; turn to coat chicken. Cover and refrigerate 18-24 hours, turning occasionally., Remove chicken from brine and transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker; discard brine from bowl. Add reserved 1 cup brine and 1/3 cup liquid smoke to chicken. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred chicken with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat through. Serve on buns, with coleslaw if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 883mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Umer Farooq
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These sliders are a must-try!


Talib Hussain
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Abel Nancy
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These sliders are a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Osama Aljamry
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I love that these sliders can be made ahead of time.


Tay
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These sliders are perfect for a party or a potluck.


Bipana Dahal
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I've made these sliders several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


James Khondowe
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These sliders were a huge hit at my cookout. Everyone loved them!


Anusha Regmi
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I would definitely make these sliders again. They were so easy to make and they tasted great!


Fareed Fareed
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Overall, I thought these sliders were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


sekyanzi micheal
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was good.


Lexin Rupley
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These sliders were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory sauce.


Hammed Tajudeen
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to make a delicious meal without a lot of fuss.


Raz Mohmmad
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These sliders are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They're also perfect for a quick and easy meal.


James Luckett
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was juicy and the sauce was tangy and flavorful.


Sumi Sanam
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I made these sliders for dinner last night and my family loved them! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.


Nikoleta Ahmetaj
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These chicken sliders were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of the sweet and savory sauce with the tender chicken.