Best, Easy BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
12 servings (1 each)
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Calories
326 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Best, Easy BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders Recipe
Description
The Best, Easy BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders Recipe starts by sautéing thinly sliced red onions in butter or oil until softened and lightly browned. Shredded chicken, either freshly cooked or leftover, is mixed with barbecue sauce to create a moist and flavorful filling. Hawaiian sweet rolls are sliced, with the bottoms cut slightly thicker to hold the filling without becoming soggy. The chicken mixture is spread over the bottom buns, followed by evenly placed slices of white cheddar cheese and the cooked onions. The top buns are placed on, then brushed liberally with a melted butter mixture infused with garlic powder and salt. Sesame seeds may be sprinkled on top for garnish.
The sliders are baked covered briefly to meld flavors and melt the cheese, then uncovered to brown and crisp the tops. This method ensures a satisfying balance of soft bread, tender chicken, melted cheese, and slightly caramelized onions with a buttery, garlicky finish. Serving these warm makes them a hearty and approachable option for casual meals or gatherings.
Using slightly thicker bottoms and careful portioning prevents messiness and sogginess. Leftover sliders can be refrigerated or frozen, with reheating instructions to maintain texture and flavor. Adaptations include gluten-free rolls or low-carb substitutions for dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken off the bone and shredded, or use leftover chicken or turkey, rotisserie style
- 1 cup BBQ sauce store bought or homemade
- 12 rolls hawaiian rolls I used King's Hawaiian sweet rolls, cut lengthwise to separate the bottoms from the top, slicing the bottoms slightly thicker than the tops.
- 6-8 lices White Cheddar Cheese or your favorite cheese
- 1 medium red onion sliced and sauteed
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for sauteeing the red onion
- ½ cup butter 1 stick, melted, if using unsalted butter, add ¼ teaspoon salt, salted
- ½-1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds optional garnish
- parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of butter or oil and saute onions until soft and slightly browned. Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken and BBQ sauce and stir to combine.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls in the baking dish and spoon on the chicken mixture and spread gently over the buns.
- Place the cheese slices evenly over the top of the chicken.
- Spread the onions over the cheese, and cover with the top buns.
- In a measuring cup combine the melted butter, garlic, and salt. Stir well, then pour over the tops of the sandwiches. Sprinkle the sesame seeds all over the tops of the buns.
- Cover with foil, and bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an extra 10 minutes until tops are golden.
Notes
- Use slightly thicker bottom buns than tops to avoid sogginess from the chicken filling.
- Leftover slider sandwiches can be refrigerated in airtight containers for up to 2-3 days.
- For make-ahead prep, assemble sliders without the butter topping, wrap tightly, and refrigerate or freeze up to 3 months.
- When baking from frozen, thaw overnight and reheat with butter sauce for best results.
- Choose gluten-free buns and ensure barbecue sauce and cheese are gluten-free for dietary needs.
- For low-carb options, substitute regular rolls with keto slider buns and use sugar-free barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (1 each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 615mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 466IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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