These easy chicken sliders are ready in 25 minutes and are great for Fourth of July, Labor Day, holiday parties, tailgating, and game days.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq chicken sliders, chicken appetizers, chicken sliders, game day appetizers, new year's appetizers
Servings: 12
Author: Averie Sunshine
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
1 to 1.25poundsboneless skinless chicken breasts
1teaspoonsaltor to taste
½teaspoonpepperor to taste
12ounceslager beeror your favorite beer, I used Sam Adams
2tablespoonsbourbon or whiskeyoptional but strongly recommended
1 ½cupsbarbecue sauce
10 to 12slider bunslightly toasted if desired
sliced picklesoptional for garnishing
Instructions
To a large skillet, add the olive oil, chicken, evenly season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes on each side, or until chicken is seared and lightly browned on both sides.
Reduce the heat to low and add the beer (use caution because it will bubble up), optional bourbon or whiskey, and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through; flip a couple times to ensure even cooking.
Remove chicken from pan and allow it to cool momentarily; save beer cooking liquid.
Using two forks or your hands, shred the chicken into a large bowl.
Add about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the beer cooking liquid (the more you add, the more beer flavor that’ll be present); discard remainder.
Add the barbecue sauce and stir to coat evenly.
Add about 1/4 cup chicken to each slider bun, optionally top with pickles, and serve immediately.
Notes
Chicken is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.