Whiskey and Beer Bbq Chicken Sliders
Get ready to elevate your next gathering with these irresistible Whiskey and Beer BBQ Chicken Sliders, a stunning blend of bold flavors and effortless cooking. Tender, seasoned chicken thighs are slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, smoky sauce infused with whiskey, your favorite beer, and a touch of brown sugar for sweetness. The result? Perfectly shredded barbecue chicken with layers of depth and tang, thanks to the addition of apple cider vinegar and spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder. Serve the saucy goodness on toasted slider buns, topped with creamy coleslaw for an added crunch, and you’ve got a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. Perfect for game days, parties, or weekday dinners, this recipe combines the convenience of a slow cooker with gourmet-level taste to make every bite unforgettable.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.25 cups whiskey
- 0.5 cups beer (lager or IPA preferred)
- 1 cups BBQ sauce (your choice of brand or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 12 pieces slider buns
- 1 cups coleslaw (optional, for topping)
Directions
Step 1
Season the chicken thighs with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Step 2
In a slow cooker, combine the whiskey, beer, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
Step 3
Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully submerged in the sauce.
Step 4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
Step 5
Once cooked, remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
Step 6
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce until fully coated.
Step 7
Toast the slider buns lightly for added texture, if desired.
Step 8
Assemble the sliders by piling the whiskey and beer BBQ chicken onto the bottom halves of the buns.
Step 9
Top with coleslaw, if using, and then place the top halves of the buns to complete the sliders.
Step 10
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2126.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4432.6 |
| Total Fat 148.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.9g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 1146.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8335.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 441.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 180.3g | |
| Protein 290.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 63.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 803.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 29.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3510.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories