Best Graduation Food

BRINE: 1-1/2 quarts water 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon liquid smoke 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme CHICKEN: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1/3 cup liquid smoke 1-1/2 cups hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce 16 slider buns or dinner rolls, split and warmed Directions In a large bowl, mix brine ingredients, stirring to dissolve brown sugar. Reserve 1 cup brine for cooking chicken; cover and refrigerate. Place chicken in a large resealable bag; add remaining brine. Seal bag, pressing out as much ai