BBQ Chicken Sliders & Fries (Printable)

Shredded BBQ chicken layered on slider buns with cheddar and coleslaw, served alongside golden crispy fries.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Sauce

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup barbecue sauce
03 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Sliders

09 - 12 slider buns
10 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
11 - 1 cup coleslaw
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Fries

13 - 4 large russet potatoes
14 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
15 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
16 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
17 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

# Method:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry and evenly season both sides with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
04 - Place seared chicken in a baking dish, pour chicken broth and barbecue sauce over, then cover tightly with aluminum foil.
05 - Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - Slice potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries, toss with vegetable oil, sea salt, black pepper, and paprika, then arrange evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
07 - Bake fries for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until golden and crispy.
08 - Remove chicken from oven, shred with two forks, and mix thoroughly with remaining sauce in the baking dish.
09 - Brush slider buns with melted butter and toast lightly in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes.
10 - Layer shredded BBQ chicken on the bottom half of each bun, top with cheddar cheese and a spoonful of coleslaw, then cover with the top bun.
11 - Serve slider sandwiches hot alongside crispy fries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare for a crowd
  • Pairs classic BBQ chicken with crispy fries for a complete meal
02 -
  • Chicken can be cooked in a slow cooker on LOW for 4 hours for hands-off prep
  • Always check labels for allergens if serving to guests with dietary restrictions
03 -
  • Add pickles or sliced jalapenos for a tangy crunch in your sliders
  • Swap russet potatoes for sweet potatoes for a flavor twist in your fries
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