Description
Mississippi chicken sliders deliver a tangy, spicy twist on classic sandwich fare. Slow-cooked chicken thighs merge with zesty pepperoncini peppers, creating a mouthwatering filling you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 – 8 pepperoncini peppers
- slider buns
Instructions
- Nestle chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an even layer.
- Generously dust ranch seasoning and au jus mix across the surface of the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Strategically place pats of butter on top of the seasoned chicken to enhance moisture and flavor.
- Scatter pepperoncini peppers evenly over the chicken, distributing them for consistent taste.
- Secure the lid and set the crock pot to low temperature, allowing the chicken to simmer and tenderize for 6-8 hours, or alternatively use high temperature for 4 hours.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully transfer chicken to a cutting board and use two forks to shred the meat into delicate, succulent strands.
- Return shredded chicken to the cooking liquid, gently folding to incorporate the rich, savory juices.
- Warm slider buns and pile the juicy, seasoned chicken onto each bun.
- Garnish with additional pepperoncini peppers for those desiring extra zesty flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure tender, easily shreddable meat that absorbs flavors beautifully.
- Choose high-quality ranch and au jus seasoning mixes for maximum flavor depth and richness in the final dish.
- Drain excess liquid from pepperoncini to prevent the chicken from becoming too watery, maintaining the perfect slider consistency.
- For a low-carb version, serve the shredded chicken over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps instead of traditional slider buns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg