These shredded chicken bbq sliders are a tasty mix of 7 simple ingredients and only take about 10 minutes of preparation time. This slider recipe is the perfect game day recipe to help feed a crowd. If you are looking for an easy appetizer that everyone will love, this bbq chicken sliders recipe is the perfect answer.
These barbecue chicken sliders are the perfect little sandwiches to throw together for parties, special occasions, and the big game. They are also a great option for an easy weeknight dinner since it is such an easy recipe.
This easy bbq chicken sliders recipe is also great for game days when you are enjoying football Sunday with the family at home since it is a recipe everyone will love. This recipe is also a great way to use leftover chicken and is always a crowd pleaser.
This was inspired by my chicken bacon ranch sliders on this site, and pairs well with this crabmeat rangoon dip and this onion chips recipe.
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Ingredients
The base of this delicious sliders recipe is sweet Hawaiian rolls. Rotisserie chicken is used in this recipe so the process of cooking the chicken can be skipped. The chicken is tossed in your favorite bbq sauce and then layered on the slider rolls with cheddar cheese and coleslaw mix for texture.
The tops of the rolls are then based with melted butter and garlic for extra flavor and to help achieve the perfect golden brown color on top.
- sweet Hawaiian slider rolls
- rotisserie chicken
- barbecue sauce
- coleslaw mix
- cheddar cheese
- butter
- garlic
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice slider rolls in half. Shred rotisserie chicken. Mix pulled chicken with barbecue sauce. Shred cheddar cheese.
- Step 2: Spread barbecue sauce on the bottom half of the sliders. Spread half of the cheddar cheese over the barbecue sauce. Spread chicken over layer of cheese in an even layer. Spread second half of cheddar cheese over chicken. Spread coleslaw mix over later of cheese.
- Step 3: Place top half of the rolls over the coleslaw mix. Melt butter and add crushed garlic. Baste garlic butter on top of rolls.
- Step 4: Cover rolls with aluminum foil. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve sliders immediately or save for later.
Hint: use a block of cheese and shred with a cheese grater to assure you get a melty cheese result. Using cheese that is pre-shredded will cause the cheese to not melt evenly. Pre-shredded cheese has a film on it that prevents it from melting evenly.
Substitutions
- Coleslaw - instead of a coleslaw mix, you can use ice berg lettuce
- Slider Bun - use gluten free slider buns instead of white bread buns to make this gluten free
- Vegetarian - place the shredded rotisserie chicken with plant based meat
Variations
- Chicken Bacon Ranch - mix rotisserie chicken with ranch and add cheese and bacon
- Pulled Pork Sliders - mix pulled pork with barbecue for a similar recipe using a different meat
- Ham and Cheese - use ham instead of chicken and add slices of American for a deli meat version
See this Ham and Cheese sliders recipe on my website!
Equipment
This bbq chicken slider recipe is baked in a medium casserole dish. A medium bowl is also needed to mix the chicken with the barbecue sauce.
A small bowl is needed to melt the butter in. Lastly, a basting brush is needed to baste the butter onto the slider rolls.
How to Store Shredded Chicken BBQ Sliders
Store the leftover barbecue chicken sliders in the fridge in an airtight container. Good for 2-3 days. Reheat leftover sliders prior to serving.
These easy chicken sliders do stand up well to freezing for up to 2 months.
Top Tip
Cover the slider rolls prior to baking to keep the slider rolls from getting too crisp and toasted. Covering the rolls is the perfect way to keep the sliders soft while heating up the chicken and melting the cheese.
FAQ
Yes, slow-cooking chicken thighs or boneless skinless chicken breasts with your favorite spices and barbecue sauce creates a flavorful, tender result that’s worth the effort. If you don't want to use a crock pot, rotisserie chicken is a great option to keep the process easier.
Yes, just thaw them at room temperature and warm slightly before assembling to bring back softness and flavor.
You should be able to find a rotisserie chicken in any major grocery store.
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Pairing
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📖 Recipe
Shredded Chicken BBQ Sliders with Rotisserie Chicken
Equipment
- 1 medium casserole dish
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 small bowl
- 1 Basting Brush
- 1 serrated bread knife
Ingredients
- 12 sweet Hawaiian slider rolls
- ½ rotisserie chicken
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 8 oz cheddar cheese
- 1 cup coleslaw mix can be dressed if preferred
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice slider rolls in half. Shred rotisserie chicken. Mix chicken with barbecue sauce. Shred cheddar cheese.
- Spread barbecue sauce on the bottom half of the sliders. Spread half of the cheddar cheese over the barbecue sauce. Spread chicken over layer of cheese. Spread second half of cheddar cheese over chicken. Spread coleslaw mix over later of cheese.
- Place top half of the rolls over the coleslaw mix. Melt butter and add crushed garlic. Baste garlic butter on top of rolls.
- Cover rolls with aluminum foil. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve sliders immediately or save for later.
Notes
- save leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
- leftover sliders can be frozen for up to 2 months in a freezer safe container.
- reheat leftovers before serving.
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