Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders with Coleslaw Recipe
These Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders with Coleslaw are a quick and delicious meal perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. Juicy baked chicken breasts are shredded and coated in smoky hickory BBQ sauce, then topped with a refreshing, crunchy apple-tarragon coleslaw. Assembled on soft buns, these sliders offer a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken and BBQ
- 3 large chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup Hickory BBQ Sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s ‘No Sugar Added’)
- 2 tsp Trader Joe’s Seasoning: BBQ 101
Coleslaw
- 1 bag shredded cabbage (16 oz) (e.g., Taylor Farms)
- 6–8 fresh tarragon leaves, finely chopped
- 1/4 Granny Smith apple, finely diced
- 1/2 cup coleslaw dressing (Light Marzetti’s)
Additional
- 6 slider rolls or buns, split
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly grease a baking dish and place the chicken breasts inside. Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on their size and thickness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Shred and season the chicken: Once cooked, use a hand mixer or two forks to shred the chicken quickly and evenly. Transfer the shredded chicken to a mixing bowl and add the BBQ sauce along with the BBQ seasoning. Stir well until all the chicken is thoroughly coated with the sauce.
- Prepare the coleslaw: While the chicken bakes, finely dice the Granny Smith apple and chop the fresh tarragon leaves. In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, diced apple, and tarragon. Toss the mixture with the coleslaw dressing until everything is evenly mixed.
- Assemble the sliders: Slice the slider buns in half. Pile a generous scoop of the pulled BBQ chicken onto the bottom half of each bun. Top the chicken with a spoonful of the apple-tarragon coleslaw. Finish by placing the top bun on each slider. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful sandwiches!
Notes
- For extra flavor, warm the slider buns before assembling.
- If you prefer a spicier BBQ, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shredded chicken.
- You can prepare the coleslaw a few hours ahead to allow the flavors to meld, just keep it refrigerated.
- Leftover pulled BBQ chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Using a meat thermometer ensures perfectly cooked, juicy chicken every time.