BBQ Baby Shower Pulled Chicken (Print View)

Tender pulled chicken in tangy barbecue sauce served on soft slider buns, perfect for parties and celebrations.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ BBQ Sauce

03 - 1 cup barbecue sauce
04 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
05 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 0.5 tsp garlic powder
08 - 0.5 tsp onion powder
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Slider Assembly

10 - 12 slider buns
11 - 1 cup coleslaw mix, optional
12 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise, optional
13 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, optional
14 - 12 pickle slices, optional

# Directions:

01 - Place chicken breasts or thighs in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add chicken broth and a pinch of salt.
02 - Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
03 - Remove chicken from pot and shred using two forks. Discard any excess liquid from the pot.
04 - In a clean saucepan or the same pot, combine barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir and heat over medium-low until warmed through.
05 - Add shredded chicken to the sauce. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is hot and fully coated.
06 - In a small bowl, toss coleslaw mix with mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
07 - Spoon pulled chicken onto the bottom half of each slider bun. Top with a spoonful of slaw and a pickle slice if desired. Place the top bun on each slider.
08 - Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 55 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd with 12 generous sliders
  • Naturally dairy-free when served without cheese, accommodating various dietary needs
  • Customizable with optional coleslaw and pickles for added crunch and tang
  • Uses simple, everyday ingredients you likely already have in your pantry
  • Great for meal prep and makes excellent leftovers
02 -
  • Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for even more tender, juicy results
  • Toast the slider buns lightly before assembling to prevent them from getting soggy
  • Keep the pulled chicken warm in a slow cooker during parties for easy self-service
  • Double the recipe easily for larger gatherings—it scales beautifully
  • Check all packaged ingredients for allergens if serving guests with food allergies, especially barbecue sauce which may contain soy
  • Leftover pulled chicken freezes wonderfully for up to three months and reheats perfectly
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