Barbecue Chicken Sliders Recipe

4 from 1 ratings

Brining the chicken makes the meat tender and melt in your mouth. These barbecued chicken sliders are best served with extra napkins. For more recipes, visit Taste of Home Click here to see more Barbecue Chicken Recipes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 quarts water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/3 cup liquid smoke
1 1/2 cup hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce
16 slider buns or dinner rolls, split and warmed

Directions

In a large bowl, mix brine ingredients, stirring to dissolve brown sugar. Reserve 1 cup brine for cooking chicken; cover and refrigerate.
Place chicken in a large resealable bag; add remaining brine. Seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat chicken. Place in a large bowl; refrigerate 18-24 hours, turning occasionally.
Remove chicken from brine and transfer to a 3-quart slow cooker; discard brine in bag. Add reserved 1 cup brine and 1/3 cup liquid smoke to chicken. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred chicken with two forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat through. Serve on buns.