The BBQ chicken sliders is a simple recipe with so much flavor from the barbecue sauce, cheese, tangy red onions, and a garlic butter topping. If you are searching for an easy dinner or an appetizer for your next gathering you are going to love this recipe.
Try other version of this appetizer: chicken barbecue pizza or make these sliders with roast beef instead.
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🛒Ingredients
- Chicken - for the chicken I like to use rotisserie, as it is convenient and full of flavor. Try this easy recipe on how to make your own pulled chicken (in 3 ways!).
- Cheese - if you use sliced cheese you will need 12 slices. You can place 6 on the bottom and 6 on the top. You can use pepper jack cheese, mozzarella, or gouda for the cheese.
- Barbecue sauce - use regular bbq sauce (we like Stubb's) or flavored, or for extra mile, try homemade barbecue sauce instead.
- Hawaiian rolls - these are my go-to favorites - reliably sweet and fluffy. Feel free to use any rolls or buns you like!
- Dried minced onion - optional but gives your sweet buns some needed savory accent. Substitute with poppy seeds, sesame seeds or bagel seasoning.
For the full list of ingredients, please scroll down to where you'll find the recipe card.
🥣How to Make BBQ Chicken Sliders
STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat chicken with barbecue sauce and set aside.
Combine butter, parmesan, and garlic powder; set aside.
STEP 2: Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place bottom Hawaiian rolls on sheet, layer with cheese, chicken, onion, and more cheese, then top with rolls.
STEP 3: Brush tops with garlic butter and sprinkle minced onion.
Bake 15-20 minutes until heated through and cheese melts. Garnish with parsley before serving.
TIP: Use a large serrated bread knife for smooth slicing without squishing or ripping the rolls.
EXPERT TIP
For extra indulgent sliders, combine two different cheese: shredded mozzarella or provolone + smoked gouda, so good!
📋Tips
- Extra hearty - Add a coleslaw layer to the sliders.
- Try different filling with my slow cooker pulled beef.
- Different cheeses. Some cheeses might need 20 mins to melt fully. If tops brown too much, cover with foil to prevent burning and ensure complete melting.
- To avoid soggy sliders, cut the bottom buns slightly thicker than the top ones.
Storage Instructions
- 🍱To Store. The sliders can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days. These sliders are great for meal prepping and are perfect for lunch.
- 🥶Freezing. You can freeze the sandwiches baked or unbaked for up to 3 months.
- 🔥To Reheat. Reheat them in an oven or air fryer at 375°F for 5-10 minutes.
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📖Recipe
Easy Chicken Sliders Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound chicken, shredded and seasoned with salt and pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 Hawaiian rolls, sliced
- 12 slices provolone cheese
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 1 tablespoon parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Coat chicken with barbecue sauce and set aside.1 ½ pound chicken, 1 cup barbecue sauce
- Combine butter, parmesan, and garlic powder; set aside.¼ cup salted butter, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place bottom Hawaiian rolls on sheet, layer with cheese, chicken, onion, and more cheese, then top with rolls.1 ½ pound chicken, 12 Hawaiian rolls, 12 slices provolone cheese, ½ cup red onion
- Brush tops with garlic butter and sprinkle dried minced onion.1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- Bake 15-20 minutes until heated through and cheese melts. Garnish with parsley before serving.1 tablespoon parsley
Notes
- 🍱To Store. The sliders can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days. These sliders are great for meal prepping and are perfect for lunch.
- 🥶Freezing. You can freeze the sandwiches baked or unbaked for up to 3 months.
- 🔥To Reheat. Reheat them in an oven or air fryer at 375°F for 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition
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Rita
enjoy these hearty and delicious chicken sliders for party or dinner!