BBQ Chicken Sliders
BBQ chicken sliders are hand-held mini sandwiches stuffed with shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and melty cheese! These crowd-pleasing barbecue sliders are perfect for parties, game-day, or busy weeknights. Ready in 30 just minutes.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- baking dish
- basting brush
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cooked, shredded chicken Note 1
- 1 ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 12 slider rolls
- 6 slices thick cut bacon cooked
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Note 2
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray 9x13-in baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, add the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce and mix. Set aside.
- Slice the slider rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom halves in the baking dish.
- Spread the BBQ shredded chicken over the rolls, top with the cooked bacon and red onion slices, then sprinkle on the cheddar cheese.
- Top with the other halves of the rolls and brush the tops with the melted butter.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Note 1: Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs both shred well. If you don't have shredded chicken, you can shred a rotisserie chicken.
Note 2: Any type of shredded cheese works great!
Storing Tips:
- Barbeque chicken sliders are best enjoyed immediately, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat the sliders in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until hot and melty. Just wrap the sliders in aluminum foil and place in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Barbeque chicken sliders are best enjoyed immediately, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat the sliders in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until hot and melty. Just wrap the sliders in aluminum foil and place in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 27gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 345mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 315IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 3mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.