Wichita Chicken Sliders: A Flavorful Twist on Classic Sliders
These Wichita Chicken Sliders bring together juicy chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and melted cheese on soft slider buns, offering a delicious twist on traditional sliders. Perfect for game day, family gatherings, or casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 sliders 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried, Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slider buns
- Pickles (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for a few minutes. Shred with two forks into bite-sized pieces.
- Add BBQ Sauce: Return shredded chicken to skillet, pour in BBQ sauce, and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Assemble the Sliders: Slice slider buns in half and place the bottoms on a baking sheet. Spoon BBQ chicken mixture onto buns and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Place sliders in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and buns are lightly toasted.
- Add Toppings: Remove sliders from the oven and add optional pickles and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness and flavor.
- For extra spice, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the BBQ chicken.
- Make ahead by prepping the BBQ chicken in advance and refrigerating it for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg