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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
In a slow cooker, combine the whiskey, beer, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully submerged in the sauce.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
Once cooked, remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce until fully coated.
Toast the slider buns lightly for added texture, if desired.
Assemble the sliders by piling the whiskey and beer BBQ chicken onto the bottom halves of the buns.
Top with coleslaw, if using, and then place the top halves of the buns to complete the sliders.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.9 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.9 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1146 mg | 382% | |
| Sodium | 8336 mg | 362% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 441.0 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 180.3 g | ||
| Protein | 290.0 g | 580% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 803 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 29.8 mg | 166% | |
| Potassium | 3510 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
