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Spicy Chicken Sliders
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20 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 3HRS 45MINS

Spicy Chicken Sliders

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This Spicy Chicken Sliders recipe is perfect for Labor Day BBQ. You only need a few ingredients and most of the work can be done ahead of time.
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Hi, I'm Malcom. I'm dedicated to all things barbecue, slow-smoked and grilled. I'm always working to improve my barbecue skills and smoking recipes and I love sharing it with you.
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This Spicy Chicken Sliders recipe is perfect for Labor Day BBQ. You only need a few ingredients and most of the work can be done ahead of time.
3HRS 45MINS
Total Time
$1.55
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
8
us / metric
Barbecue Rub
2 Tbsp
Barbecue Rub
Used Killer Hogs Hot BBQ Rub
Hawaiian Roll
1 pckg
Hawaiian Roll
Dill Pickle
to taste
Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray
as needed
Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray
Spicy White Sauce
Mayonnaise
2 cups
Mayonnaise
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
as needed
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Ground White Pepper
as needed
Ground White Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
as needed
Cayenne Pepper
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
Pickled Red Onion
Red Onion
1
Red Onion, peeled, sliced
Kosher Salt
as needed
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 pinch
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
685
Fat
51.6 g
Protein
23.2 g
Carbs
31.8 g
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step 1
To make the spicy white sauce combine Mayonnaise (2 cups), Apple Cider Vinegar (4 Tbsp), Granulated Sugar (4 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1 Tbsp), Granulated Garlic (2 tsp), Kosher Salt (1 tsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (as needed), Ground White Pepper (as needed), Cayenne Pepper (as needed) and juice from the Lemon (1) in a large bowl and whisk. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Sauce will keep up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
step 2
To make the pickled red onion bring Apple Cider Vinegar (1 1/2 cups) to a boil in a small pot over medium heat. Add Granulated Sugar (1 Tbsp), Kosher Salt (as needed) and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 pinch) stir to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and add Red Onion (1). Toss to combine and place in a heat safe container to pickle. Place in refrigerator for 3-4 hours. Pickled Onions will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator.
step 3
Remove Whole Chicken (1) from packaging. Check cavity for giblets and trim excess fat. Pat chicken dry with paper towel.
step 3 Remove Whole Chicken (1) from packaging. Check cavity for giblets and trim excess fat. Pat chicken dry with paper towel.
step 4
Spray the outer skin with Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray (as needed). Season well with Barbecue Rub (2 Tbsp).
step 4 Spray the outer skin with Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray (as needed). Season well with Barbecue Rub (2 Tbsp).
step 5
Prepare pellet smoker or other grill/smoker for indirect cooking at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) using pecan pellets/wood for flavor.
step 6
Place chicken on cooking rack and cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (73 degrees C) in the breast.
step 6 Place chicken on cooking rack and cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (73 degrees C) in the breast.
step 7
Remove chicken from grill and rest loosely covered with aluminum foil for 20 minutes.
step 8
Pull chicken into bite size pieces discarding the bones.
step 8 Pull chicken into bite size pieces discarding the bones.
step 9
To make the sliders: Place a couple Dill Pickles (to taste) slices on the bottom portion of the Hawaiian Roll (1 pckg). Top with Pulled Chicken and Spicy White Sauce. Add a few pickled red onion slices and the top roll and serve.
step 9 To make the sliders: Place a couple Dill Pickles (to taste) slices on the bottom portion of the Hawaiian Roll (1 pckg). Top with Pulled Chicken and Spicy White Sauce. Add a few pickled red onion slices and the top roll and serve.
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Tags
Appetizers
Dairy-Free
American
Grill
Comfort Food
BBQ
Lunch
Chicken
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Labor Day
Sandwiches & Wraps
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