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    Home » Main Dishes » Poultry » Chicken

    Pulled Chicken Sliders for a Quick Easy Supper

    Published: Apr 14, 2013 · Modified: Jul 19, 2022 by Jessica Fisher

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    Poached chicken combines with a homemade seasoning blend to make for a luscious and easy dinner of Pulled Chicken Sliders. Enjoy a quick, easy supper with no hassle!

    A plate of pulled chicken sliders this …

    This recipe has Necessity-is-the-Mother-of-Invention kind of roots. One night I found myself in a bind. It was hockey season, meaning that my Saturday evenings were spent at the hockey rink. When we were lucky, there was some type of break at a decent hour so that we could have supper.

    Instead of the usual run through In-N-Out Burger I had a few extra minutes to cook something at home. Just a few. I also had a batch of homemade rolls and a package of chicken tenders. Did I mention I didn’t have a lot of time?

    I poached the chicken simply in water, pulled it to shred and then seasoned it with a homemade spice blend. The result was a flavorful and easy meal that we’ve enjoyed multiple times since, especially in the summer months when Sandwich Night takes over for Soup Night.

    You can cook the chicken in the crockpot if you need to start it earlier in the day. This recipe for poaching allows you to cook it on the stovetop or in the instant-pot.

    Serve the chicken in lettuce wraps for a low-carb/Whole 30 meal.

    A person assembling pulled chicken sliders

    How to make this good and cheap:

    Here are some of the strategies you can use to make this recipe more economical:

    • Stock up on ingredients when they are on sale. Instead of paying full price, buy more than you need when you see it on sale. Then you always have it when you want it.
    • Shop the stores that have the best prices. When I did my big grocery store showdown, I learned that ALDI and Costco have the best prices for a lot of the things I buy. I regularly stock up on chicken at ALDI because it’s so affordable!
    • Buy spices and herbs in bulk. I make my own spice blends because it’s so cheap to do so — and tastes great. Jamie’s Spice Mix, Cajun Spice Blend, and FishMama Spice all go well in this dish.

    plates with all the fixings for pulled chicken sliders

    How I make this recipe easy:

    This recipe really couldn’t be easier than it is, but having the right kitchen tools can really make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable. Over time, I’ve honed my collection so that they are perfect for my needs.

    Here are the tools that I use for this recipe:

    • plastic cutting boards – I have blue boards for veggies and white boards for meat.
    • Ergo Chef chef’s knife – I’ve had my set for several years and they work well.
    • Chef’s pan with lid or an Instant Pot – perfect for poaching!
    • Ergo Chef cooking tongs – great for moving food around
    platter of pulled chicken sliders
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    Pulled Chicken Sliders

    Poached chicken combines with a homemade seasoning blend to make for a luscious and easy dinner of Pulled Chicken Sliders.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 290kcal
    Author: Jessica Fisher
    Cost: $7
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    Ingredients

    • 2 lb chicken tenders
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 3 peppercorns
    • 1 to 2 tablespoon Jamie’s Spice Mix or other favorite spice blend
    • 8 slider buns or hamburger buns OR lettuce leaves
    • 2 tomato sliced
    • 8 lettuce leaves
    • 16 dill hamburger sliced pickles
    • 4 oz cheddar cheese slices
    • condiments for sandwiches : mayo, mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce
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    Instructions

    • If making this on the stove top: In a large pot with a lid, place the chicken, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Once the water boils, simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Turn off the heat and allow to cool.
    • If making this in the electric pressure cooker: place the chicken, bay leaf, and peppercorns in the pot with 1 cup of water. Cover and switch the pressure valve. Set to manual for 12 minutes. Allow for natural pressure release.
    • Remove the chicken from the pot, discarding the liquid. Shred the meat with two forks. Season to taste with spice mix.
    • Serve with buns or lettuce wraps and sandwich toppings.

    Notes

    To freeze: the shredded meat can be frozen for a later date. Simply cool and wrap airtight. Chill completely before freezing.
    To serve: thaw completely in the refrigerator. Reheat or serve cold.
    Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.
    Nutritional values are approximate and based on ⅛ the recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2267IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Originally published April 14, 2013. Updated February 9, 2018.

    A plate of pulled chicken sliders on the table

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    1. Adrienne

      October 21, 2021 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      Good basic pulled chicken sandwich. I hit it with a faux CFA sauce I found at Trader Joe’s. Added a bit of cheddar and it was amazing!

      Reply
    2. Kristy/Mama K MeYeR

      August 13, 2018 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      Jessica, thank you so much for updating your recipes to include instant pot/pressure cooking instructions! You’re saving my bacon all the time over here!
      This recipe has become a family favorite over here at The Man Crew House. Quick, easy, super tasty and totally customizable for everyone’s tastes. That’s a winner in my book any day!!

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        August 21, 2018 at 4:46 pm

        Yay! Thanks for your feedback! Glad it’s a family fave.

        Reply
        • Casandra

          September 29, 2021 at 11:58 am

          5 stars
          Ditto! Love it and so glad you included the IP instructions!

    3. Janelle

      April 09, 2016 at 7:26 pm

      How much of the spice mix do you use?

      Reply
      • Janelle

        April 09, 2016 at 7:28 pm

        Oh wait, I see it in the ingredients! Somehow I skimmed over it!

        Reply
    4. Miriam

      April 13, 2015 at 12:19 pm

      I’ve been looking for a way to cut our grocery budget and put more towards being debt free faster! THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing all of your wonderful ideas and menus with us and FOR FREE! You’ve blessed our family beyond words!

      I do have a question though, how would you adjust the poaching time using TJ’s frozen chicken tenders?

      Thank you again!!!

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        April 13, 2015 at 6:11 pm

        I’d add maybe five minutes? Those are my go-to and they really cook quickly.

        Reply
    5. Amy

      March 31, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      We had these for dinner tonight and OH MY! they were so good! These are for sure on my go to list in the future. The spice mix totally made them! I am looking forward to using it on more things in the future.

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        March 31, 2014 at 3:02 pm

        Having your own spice blends is such a lifesaver. You can use them on anything. I use them a lot for salad dressings and to season meats. Glad you liked the sandwiches!

        Reply
    6. Annette

      March 24, 2014 at 6:50 pm

      Would you mind posting how to make those rolls?

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        March 24, 2014 at 7:02 pm

        You can make them with these: https://goodcheapeats.com/2014/02/italian-sandwich-rolls/ or these: https://goodcheapeats.com/2009/07/homemade-hot-dog-buns/

        Reply
    7. annie

      August 04, 2013 at 4:09 am

      Never thought about poaching anything but a roasting chicken before? Are the tenders the frozen kind from a bag or fresh?

      Reply
      • Jessica

        August 04, 2013 at 12:04 pm

        I typically buy them fresh. I usu do a whole chicken in the slow cooker, bone-in breasts in the oven, and boneless on the grill or poached. 🙂

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    8. Joshua Hampton (Cooking Classes San Diego)

      April 15, 2013 at 7:30 pm

      I love the easy yet tasty recipes you post here. I hope your kids are fine now.

      Reply
    9. Sue R

      April 15, 2013 at 8:17 am

      This sounds like the perfect meal for lacrosse nights! I have been looking for a summery easy to tote meal. I’ll add some veggie dippers and we’ll be good. Thanks again!

      Reply

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