Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Sliders

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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken sliders make an easy, quick meal or appetizer for a gathering. The BBQ chicken is made in the Instant Pot, and the sliders are quick to assemble.

Check out my Zucchini Sliders and my Instant Pot Turkey Burgers for more delicious slider recipes!

These Instant Pot BBQ chicken sliders are topped with onions and pickles. They make the perfect light meal, and are also great for an appetizer if you're looking for something quick to eat before the main meal!

Why stand over the stove when the Instant Pot can do all the work? These sliders are ready to eat in about 30 minutes! Perfect for a busy night, which happens a lot around here!

What Are Sliders?

Sliders are typically little hamburgers or sandwiches around 2" in diameter. They can be stuffed with your favorite ingredients and are perfect for parties because they are handheld.

What Goes With BBQ Chicken Sliders?

Sliders pair well with your favorite sandwich and hamburger sides like chips, fries, salads and fruit.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Made in a matter of minutes.
• Perfect for a light meal or quick appetizer.
• Perfect for families or parties.

Ingredients You'll Need

• Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
• BBQ Sauce
• Purple Onion
• Kosher Pickle Chips
• Hawaiian Rolls
• Water

Step-By-Step-Instructions

Step 1:

Put water at the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place the trivet in the Instant Pot with the chicken breast on top.

Step 2:

Close the lid and seal the pressure valve. Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.

Step 3:

Manually release the pressure once finished cooking. Remove the chicken from the instant pot and pour out the water.

Step 4:

Shred the chicken, return to Instant Pot and place on sauté. Add the BBQ sauce and sauté for 1 minute.

Step 5:

Half the rolls with a knife and place bottoms of rolls in a 9x9-inch baking pan.

Step 6:

Spread shredded BBQ chicken across the rolls, top with sliced onions, pickles and then top bun.

Step 7:

Broil sliders on high for 90 seconds (Or less depending on your oven. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.). Remove and serve.

NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!

How Do I Store Leftover BBQ Chicken Sliders?

The leftovers sliders can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I Freeze BBQ Chicken Sliders?

Yes! Carefully transfer the sliders to a freezer safe container. They will last in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To reheat, thaw the sliders in the refrigerator overnight. Place the thawed sliders in the oven and cook at 375 degrees F for about 20 minutes.

You can also find my FREE Instant Pot cheat sheets here.

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Yield: 9 Servings

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Sliders

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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken sliders make an easy, quick meal or appetizer for a gathering. The BBQ chicken is made in the Instant Pot, and the sliders are quick to assemble.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes

Total Time 33 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• ½ medium purple onion, sliced thin
• 9 kosher pickle chips
• 9 Hawaiian sweet rolls

Instructions

1. Put water at the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place the trivet in the Instant Pot with the chicken breast on top.

2. Close the lid and seal the pressure valve. Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.

3. Manually release the pressure once finished cooking. Remove the chicken from the instant pot and pour out the water.

4. Shred the chicken, return to Instant Pot and place on sauté. Add the BBQ sauce and sauté for 1 minute.

5. Half the rolls with a knife and place bottoms of rolls in a 9x9-inch baking pan.

6. Spread shredded BBQ chicken across the rolls, top with sliced onions, pickles and then top bun.

7. Broil sliders on high for 90 seconds (Or less depending on your oven. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.). Remove and serve.

Notes

The Instant Pot needs to come to pressure before the cooking time starts, similar to an oven that needs to preheat. The cooking time doesn't actually start until pressure builds, which can take anywhere from 5-15 minutes, sometimes longer depending on how full the pot is and how much liquid there is inside. Once it reaches pressure the Instant Pot will beep, and the cook time will begin to count down. Please, make sure to consider that extra time when planning your meal.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

9
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 170Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 299mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 8g

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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