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Looking down at three sliders on sweet rolls, topped with shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, melted cheddar, and red onion rings.

BBQ Chicken Sliders

Cheesy baked BBQ chicken sliders on sweet Hawaiian rolls, ready in 32 minutes. Great for parties and game days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Hawaiian sweet slider rolls
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for drizzling
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or pepper jack or Monterey jack)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and line sheet:

    Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Cut rolls horizontally:

    Without separating the rolls, cut them horizontally and set the bottom half on the lined sheet. Reserve the tops.

  3. Mix chicken with BBQ sauce:

    In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce until combined.

  4. Assemble sliders with toppings:

    Evenly distribute the BBQ chicken over the bottom rolls. Add extra BBQ sauce if desired. Scatter the red onion slices evenly. Top with the shredded cheese. Place the top rolls on the sandwiches.

  5. Brush tops with butter:

    Spread the melted butter over the roll tops.

  6. Bake covered then uncovered:

    Cover loosely with foil and bake for 12 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the buns are golden.

  7. Separate sliders before serving:

    Separate the sliders using a sharp knife or kitchen shears before serving.