Mississippi Chicken Sliders (Printable)

Slow-cooked chicken with Mississippi flavors on soft slider buns topped with crisp coleslaw.

# Ingredient List:

→ Mississippi Chicken

01 - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
03 - 1 packet (1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
04 - 6 whole pepperoncini peppers plus 2 tablespoons brine
05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Coleslaw

07 - 3 cups shredded green cabbage
08 - 1 cup shredded carrots
09 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
10 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 teaspoon sugar
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Assembly

14 - 8 slider buns
15 - Sliced pickles, optional

# Directions:

01 - Place chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken.
02 - Add pepperoncini peppers and their brine to the crockpot. Distribute butter pieces on top and season with black pepper.
03 - Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7 hours until chicken is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.
04 - While chicken cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add shredded cabbage and carrots, tossing to coat thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
05 - Once chicken is tender, shred directly in the crockpot using two forks. Mix shredded chicken thoroughly with the cooking juices and peppers.
06 - Place a generous portion of shredded chicken on the bottom half of each slider bun. Top with coleslaw and pickles if desired. Cover with the top bun.
07 - Serve sliders immediately while chicken is warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Incredibly easy—just dump ingredients in your crockpot and let it do the work
  • Tender, flavorful chicken infused with signature Mississippi seasonings
  • The tangy coleslaw adds the perfect crisp contrast to the rich chicken
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for busy weeknights
  • Customizable heat level with pepperoncini peppers
02 -
  • Don't skip the pepperoncini brine—it adds essential tangy flavor to the chicken
  • Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot to let it soak up all the delicious juices
  • Make extra coleslaw; it disappears quickly and complements the rich chicken perfectly
  • Use a slotted spoon when serving the chicken to avoid overly soggy buns
  • This recipe doubles easily for larger gatherings—just use a bigger crockpot
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