BBQ Chicken Sliders & Fries (Printable)

Savory shredded BBQ chicken on soft buns with crispy golden fries, perfect for any casual meal.

# Components:

→ 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 (220°C).
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry and evenly season 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 per side until golden brown.
04 - Transfer chicken to a baking dish, pour chicken broth and barbecue sauce over it, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 20–25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
05 - Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries, toss with vegetable oil, sea salt, black pepper, and paprika; arrange them evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
06 - Bake fries for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
07 - Remove baked chicken, shred using two forks in the baking dish, and mix well with the sauce.
08 - Brush slider buns with melted butter and toast in the oven for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.
09 - Layer shredded BBQ chicken on the bottom halves of the buns, top with halved cheddar cheese slices and a spoonful of coleslaw, then cover with the top halves.
10 - Serve sliders warm alongside the crispy fries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Satisfies a crowd at parties or family gatherings
  • Easy to prepare, with classic flavors loved by all ages
02 -
  • This recipe contains wheat, milk and may contain eggs or soy, so always check ingredient labels for allergens
  • You can cook the chicken in a slow cooker instead of the oven for extra convenience
03 -
  • Add pickles or sliced jalapeños for extra zing in your sliders
  • Try swapping russet potatoes with sweet potatoes to switch up your fries
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