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Chicken Sliders topped with Alabama White Sauce
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Alabama White Sauce Chicken Sliders

If you are looking for an easy dinner idea that is sure to please, our easy to make Alabama White Sauce Chicken Sliders is it! These little sliders may be small, but they are big on flavor! Full of pulled chicken, tangy spicy brown mustard, mayo, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and a variety of seasonings, this recipe will become your new go to chicken recipe!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword alabama white sauce, Chicken, Chicken sliders, Instant Pot, Slow Cooker
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • 2 teaspoons raw horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Slider Buns

Instructions

Instant Pot Directions

  • Place the chicken breast in the Instant Pot with 1 cup of water or chicken broth.
  • Place the lid on and make sure it is turned to the sealed position.
  • Set to 40 minutes.
  • Once it is done cooking, do a quick release and then drain the juice from the pot and shred the chicken.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients to make the sauce.
  • Whisk it together well to make sure there are no lumps.
  • Place the sauce in the refrigerator until it is time to use.
  • Place the chicken on the bun and add the Alabama White Sauce and place the bun on top.

Slow Cooker Directions

  • Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, combine all of the seasonings.
  • Sprinkle the seasonings over all of the chicken.
  • Pour the chicken broth or water over the chicken. **If you are using frozen chicken, do NOT add any additional liquid.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and turn on low and cook for 6 to 8 hours or for high for 4 hours.
  • Make the sauce and place it in the fridge so it’s ready to go.
  • Once the chicken is ready, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and either shred the chicken with two forks or put them in a mixing bowl and shred them using your mixer.
  • Assemble the sliders and top the chicken with the sauce.
  • Enjoy

Quick Method

  • If using canned chicken or rotisserie chicken, prepare the sauce.
  • Warm the chicken up in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Assemble the sandwiches by adding the cooked chicken then topping with the sauce.

Grilled Method

  • Season the chicken breasts with the seasoning and place on a heated grill.
  • Grill over medium heat to 165 or until the juices run clear. Approximately 7 minutes on each side.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a serving plate and slice the chicken at an angle and top with the sauce or serve it on the slide.

Cast Iron Skillet Method

  • Follow the same method above as the grill, except heat your cast iron skillet for about four minutes on medium, then add in your favorite olive oil (about 1 tbsp) then add in your chicken breast.
  • Let the chicken cook until it’s done. Approximately 7 minutes or so on each side or until it’s at an internal temp of 165.
  • Place the chicken breast on a service plate, slice at an angle and serve along with the sauce.