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BBQ Chicken Sliders

BBQ Chicken Sliders

These BBQ Chicken Sliders are loaded with tender shredded chicken, melted cheese, and smoky BBQ sauce on soft slider buns.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 slider buns
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • Pickles optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
  3. Slice the slider buns in half horizontally without separating them individually.
  4. Place the bottom half of the buns in a greased baking dish or sheet pan.
  5. Spread the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the buns.
  6. Top with shredded cheese and sliced red onions.
  7. Place the top buns over the filling.
  8. Brush the tops with melted butter mixed with garlic powder and onion powder.
  9. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley.
  11. Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken works perfectly and saves time.
  • Use a thick BBQ sauce for richer flavor and less mess.
  • Cover loosely with foil if the tops brown too quickly.
  • Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-packaged cheese.
  • Do not overfill the sliders to keep them easy to serve.
  • Let the sliders rest briefly before cutting for cleaner slices.
  • Toasting the buns lightly before assembling can help prevent sogginess.