Best Pub Sliders

You may not love going out to the local pub, but you will love the Best Pub Sliders. They just have so much character to them! The chicken in the center is truly juicy and savory, with a fantastically malty taste thanks to being cooked in beer. A beer-cheese sauce also never hurts anybody with its rich, creamy, sharp flavor! And then it’s served on a warm pretzel roll?! It’s going to be a rollicking good time with Best Pub Sliders! Raise a glass to them!

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 12 ounces beer, of your choice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • pretzel rolls, to taste, halved
  • Dijon mustard, to taste, for serving

For the beer-cheese sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup beer
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 8 ounces cheddar, freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
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Directions

Step 1 –Add the chicken, 12 ounces of the beer, the garlic, the salt, and the pepper to a slow cooker.

Step 2 –Cover the slow cooker and cook until the chicken is tender and cooked through, about 4 hours on high and 8 hours on low.

Step 3 –Transfer the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.

Step 4 –Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.

Step 5 –In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 6 –Add the flour to the melted butter and cook, while whisking, until smooth and golden, about 2 minutes.

Step 7 –Add the remaining beer and the milk and cook, while whisking constantly, until the sauce is smooth and thick, about 5 minutes.

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Step 8 –Reduce the heat to low.

Step 9 –Gradually add the cheddar to the sauce mixture, adding it in batches and stirring until the cheese is melted before adding more.

Step 10 –Add the chives and stir to combine.

Step 11 –Transfer the saucepan from the heat.

Step 12 –On a baking sheet, bake the pretzel rolls until warmed, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 13 –Spread the Dijon mustard on the inside of the top of each bun.

Step 14 –Place the chicken on the bottom of each bun and cover it generously with the cheese sauce.

Step 15 –Replace the tops of the buns and serve.

Nidhi
Nidhi

Hi! I'm Nidhi.
Here at the EHL, it's all about delicious, easy recipes for casual entertaining. So come and join me at the beach, relax and enjoy the food.

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