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Shredded Chicken Sliders

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Sliders Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • pinch of salt and sugar
  • 8 to 10 slider buns

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sear in a hot oiled skillet 4 minutes per side.
  2. Whisk ketchup, ¼ cup vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire, and mustard. Add a splash of water to the skillet to deglaze, then pour into the sauce.
  3. Place chicken in a slow cooker, cover with sauce, and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until fork-tender.
  4. Transfer chicken to a cutting board, shred, and return to the slow cooker. Reduce sauce on high if too thin.
  5. Mix cabbage with mayonnaise, 1 tsp vinegar, salt, and sugar. Toast slider buns, then pile chicken and slaw onto each bun.

Notes

Allowing the shredded chicken to rest in the sauce for 10 minutes off the heat lets the flavors soak deep into the meat. If you’re toasting the buns, keep a close eye under the broiler so they char, not burn.