Is it even a party if there isn’t BBQ chicken sliders to enjoy?! I make these whenever we host a game day or when I want to serve a delicious meal with minimal effort. Despite their ease, they are sure to disappear, leaving behind happy faces. Let me show you the most foolproof way to make these bangin’ BBQ chicken sliders with a few pro tips!

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Tender, shredded chicken covered in sweet BBQ sauce and piled high in soft slider buns with chipotle mayo and coleslaw are too good to resist.

For those nights when I want to serve something delicious but don’t feel like spending time in the kitchen, I whip up these BBQ chicken sliders. They are my go-to crowd pleaser that I come back to again and again. They hit all the right notes but come together in a flash. Whether it’s for game day, a casual dinner, or a laid-back gathering, these sliders are sure to be a hit.

Key ingredients

These BBQ chicken sliders are unpretentious – just downright, delicious sliders made from all-familiar ingredients! This is what you need:

  • BBQ chicken: You can either use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken, shredding it and mixing BBQ sauce through the shreds. If you’re cooking the chicken up for this recipe, use boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt and pepper, olive oil, chicken broth, and barbecue sauce. Chicken thighs will work, too.
  • Other ingredients: Hawaiian dinner rolls, chipotle mayo, coleslaw, butter, and bagel seasoning.
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These chicken sliders are made with familiar ingredients, and you may already have most of what you need on hand.

Store and reheat

Storage: It’s best to store the elements separately in containers in the refrigerator. If you have leftovers, they will keep up to 3 days in the refrigerator in a covered container.

Reheat: Assemble and bake as directed. If they’re already made, transfer them to a baking dish and pop them back in the oven until warmed through.

Freeze: Store in a freezer-proof container for up to 3 months. Reheat until warmed through. The bread’s texture may change a little, but it’ll still be great!

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BBQ Chicken Sliders Recipe

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Ingredients

BBQ Chicken

  • ▢ 4 medium chicken breasts
  • ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
  • ▢ ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ▢ 1 cup chicken broth
  • ▢ ¾ cup BBQ sauce

Sliders

  • ▢ 12 Hawaiian dinner rolls
  • ▢ ¾ cup chipotle mayo
  • ▢ 2 cups coleslaw (see notes)
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon butter
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons bagel seasoning

Instructions

Make Shredded Chicken

  • Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden. 4 medium chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Pour the chicken broth into the pan and cover with a lid – see notes for options if you don’t have a lid. Cook the chicken for 10 minutes, until it reaches an reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup chicken broth
  • Drain the remaining liquid from the pan and then shred the chicken (you can do this in the pan) using two forks. Pour the BBQ sauce over the top and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. ¾ cup BBQ sauce

BBQ Chicken Sliders

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Using a serrated knife, cut the rolls in half so that you have two large pieces. 12 Hawaiian dinner rolls
  • Place the bun bottoms in a 9×11-inch baking dish. Spread the mayo on both sides of the rolls and then top with the BBQ chicken and the coleslaw. Place the bun tops on the sliders. ¾ cup chipotle mayo, 2 cups coleslaw
  • Melt the butter in a small dish and mix in the bagel seasoning. Brush this over the top of the sliders. Cover with foil and then bake for 5 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for another 5 minutes, until the sliders are warm. 1 tablespoon butter, 2 teaspoons bagel seasoning

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Notes

Nutrition

We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .

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These sliders are fun to put out at a party, and they always disappear from the serving plate quickly.

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They are also delicious (and fun!) to make for dinner. Their small size makes them perfect for young children.

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Chicken sliders with shredded chicken and red cabbage are nestled in soft buns, topped with sesame and poppy seeds, all perfectly arranged in a baking dish. - 10

BBQ Chicken Sliders Recipe

Ingredients

BBQ Chicken

  • 4 medium chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup BBQ sauce

Sliders

  • 12 Hawaiian dinner rolls
  • ¾ cup chipotle mayo
  • 2 cups coleslaw , see notes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoons bagel seasoning

Instructions

Make Shredded Chicken

  • Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden. 4 medium chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Pour the chicken broth into the pan and cover with a lid - see notes for options if you don’t have a lid. Cook the chicken for 10 minutes, until it reaches an reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup chicken broth
  • Drain the remaining liquid from the pan and then shred the chicken (you can do this in the pan) using two forks. Pour the BBQ sauce over the top and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. ¾ cup BBQ sauce

BBQ Chicken Sliders

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Using a serrated knife, cut the rolls in half so that you have two large pieces. 12 Hawaiian dinner rolls
  • Place the bun bottoms in a 9×11-inch baking dish. Spread the mayo on both sides of the rolls and then top with the BBQ chicken and the coleslaw. Place the bun tops on the sliders. ¾ cup chipotle mayo, 2 cups coleslaw
  • Melt the butter in a small dish and mix in the bagel seasoning. Brush this over the top of the sliders. Cover with foil and then bake for 5 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for another 5 minutes, until the sliders are warm. 1 tablespoon butter, 2 teaspoons bagel seasoning

Notes

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