Crockpot Chicken Sliders - The Carefree Kitchen

These Tangy Crockpot Chicken Sliders are an easy dinner solution and party food favorite. They’ve got tender, juicy slow cooker pulled chicken topped with our spicy sesame slaw, all served on your favorite slider buns.

I’ve given you a simple, crunchy Spicy Sesame Slaw recipe that pairs perfectly with the juicy teriyaki chicken. Serve on slider rolls or hamburger buns, or even use the chicken to serve over rice, noodles, or pizza – whatever floats your boat.

Tangy Crock Pot Chicken Sliders

If you find that your days never seem to slow down, you will truly appreciate easy recipes like this Tangy Chicken Sliders Crockpot recipe. Not only are they super yummy, they can be served for lunch, dinner, or as party food and they are so darn easy!

The sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce uses just a few simple ingredients and is all you need to cook basic chicken into something fantastic. Best of all, the slow cooker does most of the work for you.

Looking for more of a crispy chicken slider recipe? These Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins would taste amazing on a slider bun with the sesame slaw in this crockpot slider recipe. And if it’s more chicken dinner ideas you need, you’ll want to try our Homemade Orange Chicken, and our Crockpot Chicken Teriyaki.

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Key Ingredients

Chicken Breasts – I like to use boneless skinless chicken breasts for this recipe, although it would also taste amazing with chicken thighs.
Ketchup – plain old ketchup is the secret ingredient here. Any kind will work to help balance the flavors perfectly.
Teriyaki Sauce – any kind of teriyaki sauce will work for this recipe.
Onions – I usually use white or yellow minced onions but red onions would also work.
Garlic – I like to use fresh garlic for this recipe because the stronger flavor gets much milder as it cooks. You can also use the jarred minced garlic in a pinch.
Ginger Powder – ground ginger powder adds an extra boost of tangy flavor that compliments the teriyaki sauce perfectly.
Buns – you can either use small slider buns or hamburger buns from the grocery store or make your own. Hawaiian rolls work great. If you decide to go with homemade slider buns, I highly recommend either these Potato Rolls or our Quick Dinner Rolls.

Spicy Sesame Slaw

Coleslaw Mix – you can usually find this is the produce section at the grocery store. It’s an easy time saver because you don’t need to do any cutting or shredding yourself. You could also substitute about 2 cups of shredded red cabbage.
Mayonnaise – I prefer regular mayonnaise rather than low fat but either will work.
Sriracha – you can add between 1-2 teaspoons depending on how spicy you like things. I would suggest starting with a little, tasting, and adding more if you want.
White Rice Vinegar – this adds a bit of tangy Asian flavor to the slaw.
Sesame Oil – sesame oil adds loads of flavor. In order to get the sesame flavor, there really isn’t a great substitute. You could use avocado oil if you just wanted a spicy slaw.

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How to Make this Chicken Sliders Slow Cooker Recipe

Cook the chicken. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, teriyaki sauce, minced onion, minced garlic, salt, and ginger powder. Stir to combine, then add the sauce to the slow cooker making sure it covers all sides of the chicken. Cover and cook chicken on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. (The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees F)
Shred the chicken. Once the chicken is easily shreddable, remove from the slow cooker and shred using two forks. Place the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and stir to cover in the sauce.
Make the spicy sesame slaw. In a large bowl, mix together the slaw mix, mayo, Sriracha, vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir to combine, then use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Build the sliders. Place about 1/4 cup shredded chicken on a slider bun or about 1/3 cup on a hamburger bun. Top with the spicy slaw and enjoy!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you overcook chicken in a crockpot?

Technically yes, you can overcook chicken in a slow cooker. However, as long as you follow this recipe and go with the suggested cooking times, cooking until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, you will not run the risk of overcooking it.

Should I cook this crockpot chicken on high or low heat?

Cooking on either high or low heat will work perfectly fine for this slow cooker chicken. No matter what, your Tangy Chicken will turn out super juicy, so you can really just plan around your own schedule. If it’s already early afternoon, go ahead and cook on high. If it’s morning and you’ve got the time, cook it on low.

What’s the best kind of chicken to use for crockpot sliders?

Boneless skinless chicken breasts are always a good choice because they are easy and kid-friendly. Chicken thighs would also taste great, or you could even make this recipe with turkey. Another option that would truly cut down the cooking time would be to use rotisserie chicken. This way, you would just use the slow cooker to heat up the chicken and sauce, taking about 1 hour on high.

Storing and Reheating

Refrigerator: cool completely then transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Spicy sesame slaw can also be stored for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Freezer: cool chicken completely then transfer to freezer bags and store frozen for up to 2 months. To thaw, transfer to the fridge overnight.
To reheat: you can reheat your tangy pulled chicken in the microwave, or add to a saucepan with a splash of water, chicken stock, or even ketchup and reheat over medium low until warmed through.

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These Tangy Crockpot Chicken Sliders are topped with a crunchy, spicy sesame slaw that makes the ultimate easy dinner or party food. They’re perfect for lunch, dinner, game day, potlucks, or summer BBQs with family and friends.