Recipe of the Month

Hearth Heroes BBQ Sweet Spark Pulled Chicken Sliders

This recipe works especially well with Hearth Heroes BBQ Sweet Spark, which is described as a sweet and savory blend with brown sugar, paprika, and a subtle heat that pairs great with chicken and pork.  

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp Hearth Heroes BBQ Sweet Spark seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • ¼ cup apple juice
  • 12 slider buns
  • 1 cup coleslaw
  • Pickle slices (optional)

Instructions

  1. Coat the chicken thighs with olive oil and Sweet Spark seasoning.
  2. Smoke at 250°F for about 2 hours, or until the chicken reaches 175–185°F internal temperature.
  3. Place chicken in a pan, add apple juice and BBQ sauce, cover, and cook another 30 minutes.
  4. Shred the chicken and mix it with the juices in the pan.
  5. Toast the slider buns.
  6. Pile the pulled chicken onto the buns and top with coleslaw and pickles.
  7. Finish with a light sprinkle of Sweet Spark before serving.

Pro Tip

Mix 1 tablespoon of Sweet Spark into your coleslaw dressing for an extra layer of sweet BBQ flavor that ties the whole sandwich together. Sweet Spark is known to work well on vegetables and side dishes too.  

Perfect for: backyard parties, cook-offs, tailgates, or a quick weeknight BBQ meal. 🔥🇺🇸🍗