Description
Delicious BBQ chicken sliders made with shredded chicken and melty cheese, perfect for parties or casual dinners.
Ingredients
- 12-count Kings Hawaiian slider rolls
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 1.25–1.5 lb / 560–680 g cooked)
- 1 to 1 1/4 cups BBQ sauce (240–300 ml)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 6 oz / 170 g)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (45 g)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Optional: 1 teaspoon poppy seeds or sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Split the slider rolls horizontally into top and bottom halves and place the bottoms in a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish. Keep tops nearby.
- Combine shredded chicken with 1 to 1 1/4 cups BBQ sauce in a medium bowl. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Spread the BBQ chicken evenly on the bottom half of the rolls. Press lightly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the chicken.
- Place the top halves of the rolls back on to form the sliders.
- Whisk melted butter with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Brush this mixture over the tops of the rolls.
- Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake for 15–18 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 2–3 minutes to achieve a golden finish.
- Remove from the oven, let sit for 2 minutes, then separate the sliders and serve warm.
Notes
Use leftover chicken for faster prep. For gluten-free options, choose certified gluten-free rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American