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    Home » Chicken Recipes » BBQ Chicken Sliders

    BBQ Chicken Sliders

    Published: Jul 15, 2022 · Modified: Jul 15, 2022 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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    BBQ chicken sliders are soft and tender and oozing with barbecue sauce, melted cheese, shredded chicken and thin slices of red onions. Perfect for your next summer party, game day or a quick dinner for the kids, bbq chicken sliders are little sandwiches packed with flavor.

    If you are a big fan of chicken sandwiches try these slow cooker pulled chicken sandwiches next, they are so easy to make and just as delicious!

    A hand pulling out a slider sandwich from a tray.

    The secret to mastering the best bbq chicken slider is to use soft Hawaiian rolls. Be sure to spray the bottom of your pan with non-stick spray or brush on a little butter before you put the bottoms in. The butter adds amazing flavor to the bottom which will make this dish sing.

    Now we're piling on the shredded chicken, thick bbq sauce, onions and cheese. Put the top of your slider bun on and don't miss the step, take the time to mix and brush on the most satisfying, yet easy to make garlic butter to the top of the buns before baking. When these come out the oven, you will have a hard time not sinking your teeth into one right away!

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 📝 Ingredients
    • 🥄 Instructions
    • 💡 Expert Tips
    • 🧺 Storage
    • 👩‍🍳 Variations
    • ⌛ Make Ahead
    • 🍽️ Serve With
    • 💬 FAQs
    • 📣 Related Recipes
    • BBQ Chicken Sliders

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • Taste of bbq without a grill.
    • Use rotisserie chicken.
    • Great use of leftover chicken breasts. Just use two forks to shred up.
    • Kids love them as they're easy to pick up with just one hand.
    • Perfect for your next potluck or game day.
    • Easy to make any time of the year.

    BBQ chicken sliders are one of the easiest game day or potluck sandwiches to make. They're messy but finger-licking good! If you're craving the taste of bbq but don't want to turn on the grill, sliders are the way to go.

    📝 Ingredients

    Ingredients for this sliders recipe.
    This easy recipe is a great way to use leftover chicken.

    🥄 Instructions

    Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full recipe is in the recipe card below.

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    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl mix shredded chicken with bbq sauce.
    2. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray or grease lightly with butter. Cut the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves on the baking dish.
    3. Top with the chicken mixture and level. Top the chicken with onion rings.
    4. Top the red onions with cheese and parsley if using.
    Brushing butter over bbq chcicken sliders.
    1. Place the top halves of the buns on top. In a small cup mix melted butter and garlic powder and brush tops of the rolls with the mixture. Bake until golden brown.

    💡 Expert Tips

    • Use your favorite bbq sauce.
    • You can use a different kind of cheese.
    • Some people like using cilantro instead of parsley.
    • You can use sliced cheese in place of shredded cheese.
    • Add your favorite slider toppings like shredded lettuce, tomato or pickles.
    • Red onions should be sliced super thin so they cook to the perfect tenderness when the sliders bake.

    🧺 Storage

    • Leftover bbq chicken sliders can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven (preferred) or microwave.

    👩‍🍳 Variations

    • Add a dollop of ranch dressing for extra flavor.
    • Add cilantro instead of parsley.

    ⌛ Make Ahead

    This recipe is very easy but if you must, or if you are preparing this for a large crowd here is what you can do. Make the chicken mixture, chop onions, measure cheese and keep everything in separate containers in your fridge for up to 3 days.

    🍽️ Serve With

    • Chicken sliders go well with coleslaw, salad or perfect all on their own.

    💬 FAQs

    What goes well with BBQ chicken sandwiches?

    BBQ chicken sliders go great with coleslaw, pasta salad or roasted veggies.

    What chicken is best for shredding?

    Chicken breasts are easy to bake in your oven, instant pot or your slow cooker. Then take two forks to easily shred up the chicken. You can also use rotisserie chicken and tear up the chicken.

    Three bbq sliders on a white plate.

    📣 Related Recipes

    • BBQ Pulled Chicken is an easy meal for any day. This slow cooker pulled chicken recipe uses few ingredients and can be served as a sandwich or over rice or pasta.
    • Mouthwatering shawarma spiced sloppy Joes will blow your mind! Finger licking good seasoned ground beef sandwiches with homemade shawarma spice mix!

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    BBQ Chicken Sliders

    Perfect party tray or quick weeknight dinner, these pull apart cheesy bbq chicken sliders are easy and take only 5 minutes to make.
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    Course: dinner, lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Halal
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 254kcal
    Author: Amira

    Equipment

    • 1 13x9 baking dish

    Ingredients

    • 12 Hawaiian sliders 1 package
    • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
    • 3/4 - 1 cup BBQ sauce
    • 1 small red onion sliced thin
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
    • 2 Tablespoons butter melted
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/4 cup chopped parsley optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooing spray or grease lightly with butter.
    • In a large bowl mix shredded chicken with bbq sauce.
    • Cut the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves on the baking dish.
    • Top with the chicken mixture and level.
    • Top the chicken with onion rings then the cheese.
    • Sprinkle chopped parsley on top of cheese if using.
    • Place the top halves of the buns on top.
    • In a small cup mix melted butter and garlic powder and then brush the top of the buns with the mixture.
    • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese melts and buns are heated thoroughly.

    Notes

    • Use any bbq sauce of choice.
    • You can use a different kind of cheese.
    • Some people like using cilantro instead of parsley.
    • You can use sliced cheese in place of shredded cheese.
    • Add your favorite slider toppings like shredded lettuce, tomato or pickles.
    • Red onions should be sliced super thin so they cook to the perfect tenderness when they sliders bake.
    • Storage
      • Leftover bbq chicken sliders can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 says. Reheat in the oven (preferred) or microwave.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg
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