Firecracker BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders

Allergens

Gluten (in slider buns), Eggs (in some store-bought BBQ sauces and coleslaw)

Ingredients

• 1. 4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2. 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand) 3. 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 4. 1/4 cup brown sugar 5. 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 6. 1/4 cup molasses 7. 1 tbsp chili powder 8. 1 tsp smoked paprika 9. 1 tsp garlic powder 10. 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) 11. Salt and black pepper, to taste 12. 12 slider buns 13. Coleslaw for serving (store
• bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
2. Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over them. Cook on low for 6 8 hours or on high for 3 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.
3. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well to combine with the sauce. Let sit for an additional 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
4. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Place slider buns on the grill and toast until lightly golden brown. Remove from heat and assemble sliders by placing pulled chicken onto buns and topping with coleslaw.

Chef’s Insight

1. For an extra smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the coleslaw.

Notes

1. Feel free to adjust the heat level by adding more or less cayenne pepper, according to personal preference.