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These slow cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders require so little attention, but are so delicious and addictive. They are the perfect tailgating snack, especially if you have the ability to keep the chicken warm in your slow cooker and have people assemble their own.Truth is, if you’re making pulled chicken, you probably have other foods to prepare. You might want to make coleslaw to go with the pulled chicken, or a few side salads to go on the plate, or you might be having pulled chicken sliders as just part of a tailgating party with other items. Using a slow cooker is a perfect way to accomplish the task of making the pulled chicken, leaving you lots of time for everything else. You simply sear the chicken, add onions and then cook the chicken and onions in the BBQ sauce. After the set time, it’s tender and shred-able and all you’ll need to do is pile it onto slider buns.I like to use chicken thighs for pulled chicken because they are more flavorful and moist, but you can use chicken breasts if you’re really adamant about it, or a combination of both thighs and breasts if that’s what you have on hand. Whatever you choose, the chicken will get shredded and coated in sauce, so it will be juicy and full of flavor.The BBQ sauce for the chicken is very simple. The onions are cooked with the chicken and spices and then you just stir in a mixture of ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar. Easy. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker all over the chicken and let it cook low and slow. It will cook down into a delicious sauce.For me, coleslaw is an essential side dish for pulled chicken. You can put it right into the slider sandwich with the pulled chicken, or serve it on the side. Other traditional side dishes with pulled chicken are potato salad. You could make a classic version like this, or use your pressure cooker for this version with lemon mayonnaise. For a big gathering, you could also add a macaroni salad. This chicken macaroni salad can be made without the chicken for a delicious side. There are so many options.If you happen to have any leftover BBQ pulled chicken, you can put it into zipper sealable plastic bags, sealed with as much air removed as possible, and freeze it. If you freeze it lying flat in your freezer, it defrosts very quickly. Pulled chicken definitely lends itself to be put in a roll and devoured like a sandwich, but you can also use it to stuff a baked potato, or sweet potato. It also makes a great filling for a taco or quesadilla, or even a burrito. You could turn it into a tamale casserole or enchiladas, or put it on a pizza as a delicious BBQ chicken topping. This is all, of course, IF you have any leftovers!&nbsp;My choice of bun for BBQ pulled chicken sliders is a soft roll, like a potato roll or milk bread roll. You’ll want something that is easy to bite through so you don’t have to chew and tug at it. Warm them gently in an oven or toaster over and then pile in the chicken (and coleslaw)! These will go fast!Slow Cooking 101Learn all about slow cookers and slow cooking so that you can take it easy on those days when you...View TechniquePrevNextSlow Cooker Cooking ChartsThis complete Slow Cooker Cooking Chart has suggested times for low and high slow cooking for all categories of food....View TechniquePrevNextConverting Recipes to the Slow CookerIf you want to slow down the process of making your favorite dinner, here's some information on how to convert...View TechniquePrevNextGeneral Tips for Slow CookingThese tips and tricks will ensure successful slow cooking, giving you the moist and tender results you're looking for.View TechniquePrevNextNutrition InfoPrint RecipeSet the slow cooker on the brown or sauté function to pre-heat. Season the chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the vegetable oil to the cooker and sear both sides of the chicken pieces, working in batches if necessary. Alternatively, sear the chicken in a skillet on the stovetop if your slow cooker does not have a browning function.Set the chicken aside and add the onion to the cooker (or skillet). Sauté for a few minutes and then stir in the smoked paprika, chili powder, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper. Sauté for 2 more minutes.Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, water, and salt in a bowl. Return the browned chicken to the slow cooker with the onions and pour the ketchup mixture over the chicken, making sure all the chicken gets coated. Cover the slow cooker with a lid and promise yourself that you won’t open it up until the cooking time is over.Slow-cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 8 hours.When the chicken is fork-tender, shred the chicken pieces with two forks or tongs and stir the shredded chicken into the sauce.Place 2 tablespoons of the pulled chicken on each bun and top with a spoonful of the coleslaw. Serve warm.If you made this recipe, please add your comments and ratings below.Hello! All photos and content are copyright protected. Please do not use our photos without prior written permission. If you’ve made this recipe and would like to share it with your friends, please link back to Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders on Blue Jean Chef. Thank you!Nutrition FactsSlow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken SlidersAmount Per Serving (1 slider)* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.Just a note… You should know that we are a participant in affiliate sales programs that allow us to earn a small commission for providing links to affiliated sites. The products are sincerely recommended by us and don’t cost a penny more for you.Browse RecipesHi Meredith. In step #3 it says “Combine the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, etc, I didn’t see tomato paste in the list of ingredients or under the instructions with the pictures. In the process of making this, and curious how much you suggest I add?ReplyI have a question on the ingredients and directions. 1/4 cup water is listed in the ingredients but do not see it referenced in the directions. In the directions tomato paste is referenced but do not see it in the ingredients list.Not sure if I did correctly but added the water to the sauce ingredients and added 2 T of tomato paste to the sauce ingredients as well.Everyone loved it.ReplyWant to become a Blue Jean Chef Insider? Join my list today to receive free exclusive offers, fresh recipes, updates and much more from Blue Jean Chef.

These slow cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders require so little attention, but are so delicious and addictive. They are the perfect tailgating snack, especially if you have the ability to keep the chicken warm in your slow cooker and have people assemble their own.Truth is, if you’re making pulled chicken, you probably have other foods to prepare. You might want to make coleslaw to go with the pulled chicken, or a few side salads to go on the plate, or you might be having pulled chicken sliders as just part of a tailgating party with other items. Using a slow cooker is a perfect way to accomplish...

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