These BBQ Chicken Sliders are perfect for your next party or easy family dinner. The sweet and savory BBQ sauce complements the juicy chicken, while the soft bun holds it all together. Creating a satisfying mini-meal.
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Why this BBQ Chicken Sliders Recipe is a Keeper
These cheesy BBQ chicken sliders are the perfect game day recipe. Here are just a few reasons why you’ll want to try this easy recipe for delicious barbecue chicken appetizers:
- 30 Minute Meal: Make this recipe for delicious Hawaiian roll sliders in just 30 minutes. There’s no need to use a crockpot- although crockpot BBQ chicken is also an excellent choice, this recipe will show you how to make it on the grill!
- Easy Ingredients: All these ingredients for shredded chicken sliders are easy to get. Try some of these store-bought sauces.
- Family Friendly: Your family will love both making and eating these easy chicken sliders on Hawaiian rolls.
- Adaptable: Make these sliders with your favorite BBQ sauces and toppings, like Sweet Baby Ray’s. Leftover rolls are also super easy to reheat and enjoy.
If you’re looking for more chicken recipes, try these: Teriyaki Chicken on a Stick, Chicken Enchilada Skillet, and Crock Pot Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken.
How Far in Advance Can I Assemble the Sliders?
These chicken and BBQ sauce sliders are delicious and easy make ahead meal if you’re short on time! You can make the sliders about 4 days in advance and refrigerate them in an airtight container or a baking dish wrapped in foil. However, you don’t want to keep them in the fridge for too long, or the rolls could get too moist. To warm up, just remove the foil and reheat in the microwave.
Ingredient Notes for BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders
- Slider Rolls: Kings Hawaiian Rolls are an excellent brand for this slider recipe because they’re small, sweet, and come in packages of about 12-16 rolls. Different varieties of rolls are available, so you can use whatever kind you’d like. Just cut the Hawaiian rolls in half and add in the toppings.
- Chicken: Shredded rotisserie chicken will pull apart easier than pork, so it’s perfect for this easy game day recipe. Leftover chicken can also be great if you want to make chicken pizza.
- Barbecue Sauce: Use any store-bought barbecue sauce you want; there’s no such thing as enough BBQ sauce! Use as much sauce on top as you’d like to make your BBQ sliders incredibly tasty.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Recipe Variations and Substitutions for Cheesy BBQ Chicken Sliders
These sliders are super easy to make. Just add chicken and your favorite toppings. Here are some ideas to try to mix them up a little:
- Spicy Barbecue Sauce: Add a kick to your chicken sliders with some spicy BBQ sauce.
- Dinner Rolls: Make these sliders with dinner rolls instead of Hawaiian rolls. Buy some from the store or make your own.
Pro Tip
For a crunchy texture, add in some red onion, pickles or cole slaw to the bbq sliders.
How to Make Shredded BBQ Chicken Sliders
These saucy sliders are easy game day appetizers that my family loves, and yours will too! They’re great for a party, and only take 30 minutes to make. Just grill, shred the chicken, and fill the rolls!
These are the basic steps for making BBQ chicken sliders. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions. We love reader interaction, please leave us a comment below if you try this recipe.
1. Prep the Shredded Chicken and Barbecue Sauce
First, preheat the oven. Then a large bowl, combine the shredded, cooked chicken and BBQ sauce; Stir to combine.
2.Spray the Dish
Spray a 13×9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Slice the rolls in half, lengthwise and place the bottom half in the baking dish. Spread the bbq chicken evenly over the rolls.
3. Finish Assemble
Top the chicken with bacon crumbles and even cover with cheese. Top with the roll tops. Next, in a small bowl, combine the melted butter, BBQ seasoning and parmesan cheese. Evenly brush the top half with butter mixture over the tops of the rolls.
4. Bake the Sweet Hawaiian Rolls
Finally, bake for 15 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown. Remove the sliders from the oven, lift off the top and evenly spread the prepared coleslaw on top. Slice into individual sliders before serving.
Recipe FAQs to Make BBQ Chicken Sliders
Expert Recipe Tips for Making BBQ Grilled Chicken Sliders
- Variation tip: Add an extra layer of BBQ sauce to the tender chicken for more flavor. Use a fork to shred the chicken.
- Alternate ingredient: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a great replacement for the chicken breast.
- Dietary consideration tip: Use a low-calorie barbecue sauce for these sliders or make your own sauce recipe.
- Toppings: Add pickles or cool ranch to the top buns to add crunch and coolness.
- Leftovers: Use up leftover skinless chicken breasts to make this new recipe or cook the chicken for this recipe. even make in the crock pot, cook on low to warm up. It is such an easy recipe to make.
What to Serve with BBQ Chicken Sliders
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BBQ Chicken Sliders
Ingredients
- 3 cups Chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 pound Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 6 slices Colby Jack cheese
- 12 Kings Hawaiian Rolls, 1 Package
- 3 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ teaspoon BBQ Seasoning
- 2 cups Coleslaw, prepared
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded, cooked chicken and BBQ sauce; Stir to combine.
- Spray a 13×9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Slice the rolls in half, lengthwise and place the bottom half in the baking dish.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the bottom half of the rolls.
- Top the chicken with bacon crumbles and even cover with cheese.
- Top with the roll tops.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, BBQ seasoning and parmesan cheese. Evenly brush the mixture over the tops of the rolls.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown.
- Remove the sliders from the oven, lift off the top and evenly spread the prepared coleslaw on top. Slice into individual sliders before serving.
Expert Tips
- Add Red Onion: For crunch try adding a little veggies such as red onion.
- Variation tip: Add an extra layer of bbq sauce to the tender chicken for more flavor.
- Alternate ingredient: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a great to replace the chicken breast.
- Dietary consideration tip: Use a low calorie barbecue sauce for these sliders.
- Toppings: Add pickles or cool ranch to the top buns to add crunch and coolness.
Love these sliders!