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    The Best BBQ Chicken Sliders On Hawaiian Rolls | Made In 20 Minutes

    by Joe Duff 4 Comments

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    These savory, tangy, and ridiculously flavorful bbq chicken sliders are so easy to make. In less than 30 minutes, you'll have a family-sized serving of sweet Hawaiian rolls stuffed with shredded BBQ chicken and melty savory cheese. Oh, and the rolls are glazed with a garlic parm spread that is just absolutely incredible. Seriously, this chicken slider recipe is easily one of the best easy appetizer recipes you'll ever make!

    A close-up of BBQ shredded chicken sliders on a parchment lined baking tray. One of the barbecue chicken sliders is cut in half to reveal the chicken between the bread.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Chicken Sliders Recipe
      • Ingredients
      • How To Make Shredded Chicken Sliders
        • Step 1: Prepare the BBQ Chicken
        • Step 2: Build the Sliders
        • Step 3: Brush with Garlic Parm Butter Mixture
        • Step 4: Bake the Sliders
      • How To Store BBQ Shredded Chicken Sliders
        • How to Reheat BBQ Shredded Chicken Sliders
      • Wrapping It All Up
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    The Best Chicken Sliders Recipe

    I don't know about you, but BBQ sauce is by far my favorite sauce. And there's nothing that goes better with BBQ sauce than some chicken.

    That's why I love whipping up a huge platter of these BBQ chicken sliders. The sweet Hawaiian rolls, melty cheese, shredded chicken smothered in BBQ sauce, and garlic parm topping all come together to make one incredible chicken slider.

    Oh, and if you dip the chicken sliders in this creamy ranch dressing you have one of the most delicious sandwiches ever!

    These chicken sliders aren't just delicious though, they're so quick and easy to make too! They're made with simple ingredients, and there's hardly any cooking involved. And to make the recipe even easier, you can use any leftover chicken or even a rotisserie chicken from the store.

    Also, just so you know, this recipe makes 12 mini chicken sliders making it one of the best easy appetizer recipes for a family get-together, party, or to put out on game days. We especially love serving them on Sundays when the Bills play.

    By the way, to give your guests the ultimate appetizer spread, you can pair the chicken sliders with some sweet potato fries, fried potatoes and onions, or even these loaded shrimp fries.

    Anyway, now let's dive into the ingredients for these delicious chicken sliders.

    BBQ shredded chicken sliders on a parchment lined baking tray.

    Ingredients

    Ok, so there are only 7 ingredients required for this shredded chicken sliders recipe, and they're all easy to find at your nearest grocery store. 

    Here's everything you'll need to make this BBQ shredded chicken sliders recipe:

    • 2 ½ cups Shredded Chicken
    • ¼ cup BBQ Sauce (more to taste)
    • ¼ cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
    • 12 Hawaiian Rolls (or other mini soft rolls)
    • 2 tbsp. Melted Butter
    • 1 tbsp. Fresh Thyme
    • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese

    Now that's a pretty easy ingredient list!

    For the chicken, you can either pick up a rotisserie chicken from the store, use pre-made chicken, or make these Instant Pot chicken tenders.

    Also, if you're craving sauce with a kick, you can substitute the BBQ sauce for Buffalo wing sauce to turn this into a Buffalo chicken sliders recipe.

    Oh, and by the way, you can use other mini dinner rolls in place of the sweet Hawaiian rolls. Personally, I prefer the Hawaiian rolls, but this recipe is flexible, so make any changes you'd like!

    A close-up of a barbecue chicken slider that has been cut in half to reveal the barbecue chicken between the roll.

    How To Make Shredded Chicken Sliders

    Now, only a couple of simple steps stand between you and these mouth-watering chicken sliders!

    And all you need to complete this recipe is about 30 minutes.

    So, without further ado, get out all of the ingredients, and let's make chicken sliders!

    An overhead view of a cutting board containing Hawaiian sweet rolls, a large bowl of cooked shredded chicken, a small bowl containing Parmesan cheese, a small bowl containing melted butter, and another small bowl containing barbecue sauce.

    Step 1: Prepare the BBQ Chicken

    First things first, preheat the oven to 350ºF (180°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

    While the oven is preheating, add the shredded chicken and the BBQ sauce to a mixing bowl. Then, mix the chicken and BBQ sauce until the chicken is fully coated in the sauce. 

    An overhead view of a medium size bowl containing shredded chicken that is coated with barbecue sauce.

    Step 2: Build the Sliders

    Now you're going to cut the slider rolls in half horizontally with a large serrated knife.

    Then, scoop the BBQ chicken mixture onto the bottom half of the rolls and sprinkle some cheddar cheese on top of the chicken.

    Finally, put the other half of the roll on top and transfer each chicken slider onto the prepared baking tray.

    An overhead view of barbecue chicken sliders being built. The barbecue chicken has just been put on the bottom half of the roll.

    Step 3: Brush with Garlic Parm Butter Mixture

    So, now you'll want to add the melted butter, fresh thyme, and parmesan cheese to a small bowl and mix to combine.

    Then, brush the top of the rolls with the herb-butter mixture. Feel free to add as much of the mixture on top of each roll.

    BBQ shredded chicken sliders on a parchment lined baking tray topped with herb-butter ready to be cooked in the oven..

    Step 4: Bake the Sliders

    Once the oven is preheated, put the tray of sliders into the oven and bake for about12 minutes, or until the top of the rolls is golden brown.

    Then, serve immediately, and enjoy!

    An overhead view of the barbecue chicken sliders on a tray lined with parchment paper. The tops have just been brushed with the herb-butter.

    How To Store BBQ Shredded Chicken Sliders

    As you know, this chicken slider recipe will make about 12 sliders if you're using mini dinner rolls. 

    And there's no doubt these chicken sliders are by far the best fresh out of the oven. With that said, if you're planning on eating them the next day, it's best to store the chicken and garlic butter mixture separately in airtight containers after you cook them. Storing the components like this - instead of combined - will keep the sandwiches from getting soggy.

    Anyway, stored like this, the chicken sliders will last for about 3-4 days.

    And, of course, while I don't encourage it, you can store the assembled chicken sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for the same amount of time.

    How to Reheat BBQ Shredded Chicken Sliders

    Whenever you want to enjoy these chicken sliders, assemble them according to the directions above, then bake in the oven at 350°F for 12 minutes.

    And if you're reheating the already assembled sliders, you can reheat them in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes or until they reach your desired temperature. 

    An overhead view of barbecue chicken sliders that have just been taken out of the oven. The tops have been lightly toasted.

    Wrapping It All Up

    Well, that's how to make chicken sliders on Hawaiian rolls!

    These homemade bbq sliders are so easy to make and so incredibly flavorful.

    When it comes to hosting on game day, it's a no-brainer that this recipe. Plus, they can even double as a delicious dinner for the family or even a quick lunch.

    As always, if you tried this recipe, leave a comment below and let me know how it went! 

    Also, be sure to check out our Youtube channel and Instagram page for more recipes.

    Close-up of BBQ shredded chicken sliders on a parchment lined baking tray.

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    The Best BBQ Chicken Sliders On Hawaiian Rolls | Made In 20 Minutes

    BBQ shredded chicken sliders on a parchment lined baking tray.
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    These savory, tangy, and ridiculously flavorful bbq chicken sliders are so easy to make. In less than 30 minutes, you'll have a family-sized serving of sweet Hawaiian rolls stuffed with shredded BBQ chicken and melty savory cheese. Oh, and the rolls are glazed with a garlic parm spread that is just absolutely incredible. Seriously, this chicken slider recipe is easily one of the best easy appetizer recipes you'll ever make!

    • Author: Joe Duff
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 12 sliders 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Chicken

    Ingredients

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    2 ½ cups Shredded Chicken

    ¼ cup BBQ Sauce (more to taste)

    ¼ cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

    12 Hawaiian Rolls (or other mini soft rolls)

    2 tbsp. Melted Butter

    1 tbsp. Fresh Thyme

    ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180°C).
    2. Mix the chicken with the BBQ sauce.
    3. Cut the rolls open and fill them with the chicken.
    4. Top with cheddar cheese and close them.
    5. Combine melted butter, fresh thyme, and parmesan cheese in a bowl and brush the top of the rolls with the mixture.
    6. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slider
    • Calories: 181
    • Fat: 7
    • Carbohydrates: 18
    • Protein: 12

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    1. Sam

      July 13, 2022 at 11:48 am

      Phenomenal recipe I am going to make this so much!

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    2. Jeff

      July 14, 2022 at 10:59 am

      Wow these were good I can't wait to make them during football season!

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    3. Jordan

      July 14, 2022 at 2:39 pm

      Fam loved these.

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    4. Audrey

      July 15, 2022 at 1:52 pm

      Making these again as soon as possible, so good!

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