They’re baked with a deliciously seasoned buttery topping until golden brown and crispy, and everyone loves them! BBQ Chicken Sliders make the perfect party food, appetizer, or easy weeknight dinner! They are especially delicious when you’re looking for a new way to cook chicken that’s different than your ordinary meals. These pulled chicken sliders turn boring chicken breasts into sandwiches that will remind you of your favorite BBQ spot. Sweet, smoky, barbecue-sauced shredded chicken is easy to make in a skillet, and then all you need to do is assemble the sliders on Hawaiian rolls, bake, and top with a simple homemade coleslaw. If you love these chicken sliders on Hawaiian rolls, be sure to check out all of my tasty slider recipes! I suggest that you start with Buffalo Chicken Sliders or classic Ham and Cheese Sliders. Kids love these easy Pizza Sliders too!
Why You’ll Love This Pulled Chicken Sliders Recipe
Ingredients In BBQ Chicken Sliders
Here’s what you need to make these baked pulled chicken sliders: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Chicken Breasts: Two chicken breasts or about a pound of chicken is just enough to make this recipe. You can also use shredded chicken you’ve already made or meat from a grocery store rotisserie chicken. We’ll cook the chicken in olive oil. Seasonings: To make the chicken extra tasty, season it with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Onion: Half of a sweet onion is cooked and then added to the chicken for a sweet and savory flavor. BBQ Sauce: I love the flavor of Sweet Baby Ray’s original BBQ sauce. You should be able to find this at most grocery stores, but you can replace it with any barbecue sauce that you enjoy too. Hawaiian Rolls: I think that King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls were made for sliders! They are the perfect size and flavor for this recipe, but if you can’t find them, look for soft dinner rolls instead. Buttery Topping: The key to making really amazing sliders is to slather them with melted butter before popping them in the oven. For bbq chicken sliders, mix melted butter with light brown sugar, and herby Italian seasoning to make the most delicious topping. Easy Coleslaw: Shredded coleslaw mix, fresh cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, and salt and pepper make a simple slaw to add creamy texture and flavor to the sandwiches. You can also shred cabbage yourself, but I find the bagged mix makes this recipe extra easy to put together.
How To Make BBQ Chicken Sliders
Recipe Tips
Can’t find Hawaiian Rolls? Pick up a package of dinner rolls instead. Look for the kind that are already cooked and stuck together in a rectangular package.Any shredded chicken will work. You can make shredded chicken by boiling the chicken breasts rather than using this method. The sandwiches are also delicious with rotisserie chicken or even pulled pork!A 7×11-inch baking pan is the perfect size for a package of King’s Hawaiian rolls. If you have a standard Pyrex baking dish, it’s probably the right size. You can also bake sliders in a 9×13-inch pan.Use a serrated knife to slice Hawaiian rolls. Since they’re so soft, a regular knife will have a hard time sliding through them without squishing the bread.Try adding some cheese: Slices of cheddar jack or shredded Mexican blend cheese would be delicious. Add the cheese on top of the chicken before baking the sandwiches.
Storing Tips
BBQ Chicken Sliders are best enjoyed right after baking them! If you expect to have leftovers, wait to add the coleslaw. You can store the baked sliders without the slaw topping, in the fridge for up to 2 days. When you’re ready to eat them, reheat the sandwiches and add freshly mixed coleslaw.
What To Serve With BBQ Chicken Sliders
I love serving these pull-apart chicken sliders as an easy weeknight dinner with some potato chips french fries, or tater tots on the side. Since we added salad right to the sandwiches, all of the major food groups are already represented, so there is really no need to cook an extra veggie side dish. But if you wanted to, grilled corn would be so good with these barbecue sandwiches! Other BBQ dishes that would pair perfectly with pulled chicken sliders include baked beans, more coleslaw, and stovetop mac and cheese. For dessert, make a fresh Mexican fruit salad, or tasty carmelitas bars. BBQ Chicken Sliders on Hawaiian rolls are going to be such a hit at your house! Save this recipe so you’ll never forget how to make it – I just know your family will ask for it again! © Little Sunny Kitchen
