Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders

Moist chicken, simmered in a slick, smoky BBQ sauce until buttery soft and shreddable. Served on soft rolls, it's about amazing as a slider can get.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Fat, Dairy Free Diet

Keyword barbecue sauce, game day, homemade barbecue sauce, pulled chicken, sliders

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 461kcal

1 1/2 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts tenders, or thighs, fresh or frozen
8 to 10 slider buns or dinner rolls

In a large saucepan, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add the chicken, set the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until you can easily shred the chicken with two forks (frozen chicken will take a few minutes longer).
Shred the chicken into the sauce (or transfer the chicken to a bowl, shred with two forks and return the chicken to the pan). Simmer the shredded chicken in the sauce until the sauce thickens and reduces, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Spoon the chicken onto the buns and serve.