BBQ Chicken Sliders & Fries (Printable)

Tender shredded BBQ chicken on soft slider buns with crispy golden fries. Perfect for casual meals.

# What You 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, prepared or homemade
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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
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. Sear chicken breasts for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
04 - Transfer seared chicken to a baking dish. Pour chicken broth and barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken. Cover tightly with foil.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
06 - Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries. Toss with vegetable oil, sea salt, black pepper, and paprika. Arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
07 - Bake fries for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
08 - Remove chicken from oven. Using two forks, shred the chicken and mix it thoroughly with the sauce in the baking dish.
09 - Brush slider buns with melted butter and toast lightly in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes.
10 - Place 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 sliders hot alongside crispy fries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ideal for feeding a crowd or family
  • Quick to prepare and guaranteed to please
02 -
  • Chicken can also be slow cooked on LOW for 4 hours
  • Sliders are great for packing in lunch boxes the next day
03 -
  • Toast slider buns just before serving to keep them soft and fresh
  • Double the fries for larger groups and keep them warm in the oven
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