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Beer and Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Sliders

These easy chicken sliders are ready in 25 minutes and are great for Fourth of July, Labor Day, holiday parties, tailgating, and game days.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 12 ounces lager beer or your favorite beer, I used Sam Adams
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon or whiskey optional but strongly recommended
  • 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce
  • 10 to 12 slider buns lightly toasted if desired
  • Sliced pickles optional for garnishing

Instructions

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  1. To a large skillet, add the olive oil, chicken, evenly season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes on each side, or until chicken is seared and lightly browned on both sides.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and add the beer (use caution because it will bubble up), optional bourbon or whiskey, and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through; flip a couple times to ensure even cooking.
  3. Remove chicken from pan and allow it to cool momentarily; save beer cooking liquid.
  4. Using two forks or your hands, shred the chicken into a large bowl.
  5. Add about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the beer cooking liquid (the more you add, the more beer flavor that’ll be present); discard remainder.
  6. Add the barbecue sauce and stir to coat evenly.
  7. Add about 1/4 cup chicken to each slider bun, optionally top with pickles, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Chicken is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.