BBQ Chicken Sliders Fries (Printer-friendly)

Tender BBQ chicken on sliders with crispy golden fries makes a perfect casual meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Sauce

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup barbecue sauce
03 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Sliders

09 - 12 slider buns
10 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
11 - 1 cup prepared coleslaw
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Fries

13 - 4 large russet potatoes
14 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
15 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
16 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
17 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 2 minutes per side until golden.
04 - Transfer chicken to baking dish; pour chicken broth and barbecue sauce over chicken and cover tightly with foil.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch fries; toss with vegetable oil, sea salt, black pepper, and paprika; spread on parchment-lined baking sheet.
07 - Bake fries for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
08 - Remove chicken from oven and shred with two forks; toss shredded chicken in sauce remaining in baking dish.
09 - Brush slider buns with melted butter and toast in oven for 3 to 4 minutes.
10 - Place shredded barbecue chicken on bottom bun halves, top with cheddar cheese and a spoonful of coleslaw, then cover with top buns.
11 - Serve sliders hot accompanied by crispy fries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Handheld and fun for parties or family meals
  • Easy main and side dish all in one bake
02 -
  • Chicken can be slow-cooked on LOW for 4 hours instead of baking for extra tenderness
  • For a fun twist swap russet potatoes for sweet potato fries
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment for crispier fries and easy cleanup
  • Shred chicken while hot for easiest texture and best sauce absorption
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