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To create the foundation of our Smoky Sweet Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders, you’ll need a few key ingredients. The star of the show is boneless, skinless chicken breasts. This lean protein cooks beautifully in the slow cooker, absorbing the flavors of the BBQ sauce while becoming tender and easy to shred. You can also use chicken thighs for a richer flavor, but for this recipe, we’ll stick to chicken breasts for their versatility and healthy profile.

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders

Looking for the ultimate comfort food? Try these Smoky Sweet Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders, perfect for any occasion! This recipe simplifies meal prep while delivering tender, juicy chicken infused with smoky-sweet BBQ flavors. Ideal for family gatherings or game day, these sliders are sure to delight both kids and adults. Discover essential ingredients, preparation steps, and delicious variations to make this crowd-pleaser your go-to dish! Enjoy every bite!
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Ingredients
  

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 cup BBQ sauce (your choice of flavor)

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

12 slider buns

1 cup coleslaw (optional, for topping)

Dill pickles (optional, for topping)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chicken: Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.

    Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and honey until well combined.

      Slow Cook the Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover with the lid and set to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

        Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks, returning the shredded chicken to the BBQ sauce in the slow cooker. Stir to combine and let it sit on warm for an additional 10-15 minutes so it can soak in the flavors.

          Assemble the Sliders: Slice the slider buns in half. Spoon a generous amount of the BBQ chicken onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with coleslaw and add pickles if desired.

            Serve: Place the tops of the buns on the chicken and serve warm. These sliders are perfect for a family gathering or game day snacks!

              Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 7 hours | 12 sliders