These BBQ Chicken Sliders are packed with smoky and tangy crowd-pleasing flavors. These small bites are perfect for gatherings, or anytime you are looking for a delicious meal.
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Slider casseroles never disappoint! From casual meals to parties, everyone loves these miniature sandwiches.
Family favorites include cheeseburger casserole, classic brown sugar ham and cheese sliders, horseradish roast beef sliders, and this Reuben slider casserole.
These bbq chicken sliders feature shredded chicken tossed in tangy barbecue sauce and a healthy dose of cheese. Paired with crunchy toppings for added texture, these are always a hit!
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Why This Recipe Works
- These sliders can be prepped in advance and baked when ready for dinner.
- Full of flavors the whole family will love.
- It's ideal for feeding a crowd or having leftovers.
- A favorite on game day - and it's fun to assemble!
Ingredient Notes
Sliders
- Shredded chicken: Rotisserie chicken works great here, or shred or chop leftover chicken. I love using these baked thin-sliced chicken breasts. Shredded pork is also delicious in this recipe.
- Barbecue sauce: I always have this homemade barbecue sauce in my fridge, but store-bought is perfectly fine. Use your favorite variety - smoky, honey, sweet, or spicy.
- Cheese: Cheddar and Colby are my favorites. Pepper Jack and Provolone are also great options.
- Seasonings: Minced onion, garlic powder, dried parsley, and dried chives create a flavorful butter topping for the rolls.
- Slider buns: Any variety works fine. Try traditional burger slider rolls, potato rolls, or Hawaiian rolls.
Slider Toppings
- My favorites include coleslaw, pickled onions, fried onion strings, and ranch dressing.
- Jalapeños, pickles, and red cabbage are also tasty options.
See the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.
How to Make BBQ Chicken Sliders
Step 1: Add the chicken and the barbecue sauce to a mixing bowl and toss to combine.
Step 2: Place the bottom of the slider rolls in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Top with half the cheese.
Step 3: Top with the barbecue chicken mixture.
Step 4: Top the chicken with the remaining cheese.
Step 5: Replace the top of the buns. Melt the butter in a small pan and stir in the seasonings. Brush the mixture over the top of the buns.
Step 6: Cover with foil and bake at 375℉ for 20-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are warm. Serve with the toppings.
BBQ Chicken Slider FAQs
The sandwiches can be assembled up to 1 full day ahead of time. Cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to bake. Wait until you are ready to bake to brush the rolls with butter.
These sliders reheat wonderfully well in the microwave. Wrap 1 or 2 sliders in a paper towel and microwave for 40-60 seconds until warm. Add toppings and serve.
Store these sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Add these sliders to a game-day spread, or turn them into a meal with side dishes like Miracle Whip coleslaw, simple syrup fruit salad, pasta salad, broccoli cauliflower salad, and French fries with garlic aioli.
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BBQ Chicken Slider
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Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce
- 12 slider rolls
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon minced dried onions
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried chives
Toppings
- Miracle Whip coleslaw
- pickled red onions (recipe below or store-bought )
- french fried onions
- ranch dressing
Pickled red onions
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ large red onion (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Add the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce to a mixing bowl and toss to combine.4 cups shredded cooked chicken, ¾ cup barbecue sauce
- Place the bottom half of the slider buns in a 9x13 casserole dish. Top with half the cheese, followed by all of the chicken, and the other half of the cheese. Place the top of the buns on top.12 slider rolls, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- Add the butter to a small saucepan over low heat. Melt and stir in the minced onion, garlic powder, parsley, and chives. Brush this mixture over the top of the buns. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are warmed through.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon minced dried onions, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried chives
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are warm. Serve with the toppings.
Pickled red onions
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat to dissolve the sugar and salt.½ cup red wine vinegar, ½ cup water, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- Add the sliced onions to a heat-proof glass jar. Pour the pickling liquid over the top. Cool and allow the onions to marinate for 30 minutes before enjoying. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.½ large red onion
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.
Abbey McDermott says
These sliders are always a crowd favorite when served for game day.