Mississippi Mud Chicken Sliders (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy BBQ chicken sliders loaded with cheese and crispy onions, perfect for parties and game day gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Sauce
08 - 3/4 cup smoky barbecue sauce
09 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
10 - 1 tbsp hot sauce
11 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
→ Sliders
12 - 8 slider buns
13 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
14 - 1/2 cup crispy fried onions
15 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
16 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# How To Make It:
01 - Place chicken breasts in a saucepan with broth, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered over medium heat for 15-18 minutes until cooked through and tender.
02 - Remove chicken from liquid and shred using two forks. Discard excess cooking liquid.
03 - Combine barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and brown sugar in the same pan. Add shredded chicken and stir to coat thoroughly. Simmer 5 minutes over low heat.
04 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice slider buns in half and arrange bottoms on a baking sheet.
05 - Portion sauced chicken onto each bun bottom. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and crispy fried onions.
06 - Place bun tops over sliders. Brush tops generously with melted butter.
07 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and buns are lightly toasted.
08 - Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- These sliders combine everything people crave at gatherings in one bite sized package
- The chicken stays incredibly juicy because it simmers in broth before getting all that smoky barbecue goodness
02 -
- Do not skip the step of brushing the bun tops with butter because it creates that golden restaurant style finish
- Let the chicken cool slightly before shredding or it will be harder to get nice tender pieces
03 -
- A store bought rotisserie chicken works beautifully if you need to save time
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup