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BBQ Chicken Sliders

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If you need an easy dinner that feeds a crowd, these BBQ chicken sliders are always a hit. They’re packed with tender shredded chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and lots of melty cheese, all baked on soft Hawaiian rolls.

They’re perfect for potlucks, game days, or large family dinners. They also work great on busy weeknights when you already have cooked chicken on hand. Just layer everything, brush with garlic butter, and bake until warm and cheesy.

BBQ chicken sliders stacked on a white plate.

A Quick Look At The Recipe

  • Recipe Name: BBQ Chicken Sliders
  • Cook Time: About 20 minutes
  • Servings: 24 sliders (serves about 12 people)
  • Main Ingredients: Hawaiian rolls, shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese, red onion, garlic butter topping
  • Dietary Info: Family-friendly, budget-friendly, great for parties, crowd-pleaser
  • Difficulty Level: Easy

    Why You’ll Love These
    BBQ Chicken Sliders

    • Quick And Easy To Make: Using cooked, shredded chicken keeps this recipe simple. Just mix, layer, bake, and you’re done.
    • Perfect For Feeding A Crowd: This recipe makes 24 sliders, which is perfect for large family dinners, potlucks, game days, or parties. You can set them out on a tray and watch them disappear.
    • Sweet, Savory, And Cheesy: The soft Hawaiian rolls, tangy BBQ sauce, melted mozzarella, and garlic butter topping all work together perfectly. The slight sweetness from the rolls pairs so well with the smoky BBQ flavor.
    • Easy To Customize: You can swap the cheese, add pickles, or use a different BBQ sauce. It’s a flexible recipe that works with what you have on hand.

    Ingredients

    • 24 Hawaiian rolls
    • 1 cup BBQ sauce
    • 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
    • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1 medium red onion, sliced

    Garlic Butter Topping

    • 2 tablespoons salted butter
    • 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon oregano

    How To Make BBQ Chicken Sliders

    Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two 9×13 baking dishes, or use one large baking sheet if that’s easier for you.

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once it’s melted, stir in the minced garlic and oregano. Let it stay warm on low heat while you assemble the sliders.

    In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until it’s evenly coated. I like to use my homemade BBQ sauce, but you can use whatever sauce you have on hand.

    A layer of shredded BBQ chicken was spread over the bottom rolls.
    The sliced red onion was placed over the chicken.

    Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half, keeping the rolls connected. Place the bottom halves into your prepared baking dishes.

    Spread the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the rolls. Layer the sliced red onion on top.

    A thick layer of shredded mozzarella cheese was added on top of the chicken and onions.

    Then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over everything.

    The top layer of buns was added on top of the cheese.
    The tops of the rolls were basted with garlic butter.

    Place the top halves of the rolls back on. Brush the tops generously with the garlic butter mixture.

    Cover the sliders with foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.

    Remove from the oven, slice into individual sliders, and serve warm.

    BBQ chicken sliders stacked on a white plate.

    Recipe Notes & Tips

    • Keep The Rolls Connected: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half as one whole sheet instead of pulling them apart. This makes assembling much easier and helps everything stay together while baking.
    • Use Fully Cooked Chicken: Rotisserie chicken works great in this recipe. You can also use leftover baked or boiled chicken. Just make sure it’s shredded and mixed well with the BBQ sauce so it doesn’t dry out.
    • Don’t Skip Covering With Foil: Covering the sliders while baking keeps the tops from getting too dark before the cheese melts. If you want a slightly crispier top, remove the foil for the last 3-5 minutes.
    • Adjust the BBQ Sauce To Taste: If you like things saucier, add a little more BBQ sauce to the chicken mixture. If you prefer less sweetness, use a smoky or tangy sauce instead of a sweeter one.
    • Make Ahead Tip: You can assemble the sliders a few hours ahead of time, cover them tightly, and refrigerate. When ready to bake, add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
    • Serving Tip: Let the sliders sit for1-2 minutes after baking before slicing. This helps the cheese set slightly, so it doesn’t slide apart when serving.

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    FAQ’s

    Yes, you can assemble the sliders earlier in the day, cover them tightly, and refrigerate. When you’re ready to bake, add a few extra minutes to the cooking time to make sure they’re heated through.

    Of course, just reduce the recipe ingredients in half to make 12 sliders.

    Mozzarella melts beautifully, but cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Colby Jack blend also works well. Use whatever you enjoy and have in the fridge.

    Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 300F until warmed through, or microwave for a quick option.

    BBQ chicken sliders stacked on a white plate.

    BBQ Chicken Sliders

    BBQ chicken sliders are packed with saucy shredded chicken, melty mozzarella, and red onion all baked togethr on soft Hawaiian rolls. This easy, crowd pleasing recipe is perfect for large family dinners, game day, potlucks, or anytime you need a simple meal that feeds a group.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Serving Size 24 sliders

    Ingredients

    • 24 Hawaiian rolls
    • 1 cup BBQ sauce
    • 4 cups cooked chicken shredded
    • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1 medium red onion sliced

    Garlic Butter Topping

    • 2 tablespoons salted butter
    • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon oregano

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line with parchment paper or lightly grease two 9×13 baking dishes or one large baking sheet.
    • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the minced garlic and oregano. Remove from heat and set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce until well coated.
    • Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half. Place the bottom halves in the prepared baking dishes.
    • Spread the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the rolls. Top with sliced red onion and shredded mozzarella cheese.
    • Place the top halves of the rolls back on. Brush the tops with the garlic butter.
    • Cover with foil and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and sliders are heated through.
    • Remove from oven, slice, and serve warm.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 0.5mg

    These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.

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