BBQ Chicken Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls Recipe
These BBQ Chicken Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal. Tender shredded chicken is mixed with tangy barbecue sauce, layered with sliced red onions and cheddar cheese on sweet Hawaiian rolls, then baked with a garlic butter topping until warm and melty. Perfect for parties, game days, or family dinners, these sliders offer a balance of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Sliders
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, sliced
Garlic Butter Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- Freshly chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C) to prepare for baking the sliders.
- Mix Chicken and BBQ Sauce: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the barbecue sauce until well coated. In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic salt to create the garlic butter topping and set both mixtures aside.
- Assemble Sliders: Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves of the rolls in a baking dish. Evenly spread the BBQ chicken mixture over the bottom rolls. Layer thinly sliced red onions on top of the chicken, followed by slices of cheddar cheese. Place the top halves of the rolls back on.
- Prepare for Baking: Using a sharp knife, cut between the individual sandwiches in the baking dish without separating them completely. Brush the tops of the rolls with the garlic butter mixture, allowing it to seep between the rolls for flavor.
- Bake Sliders: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sliders are heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired. Serve the sliders warm for the best taste.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time for shredded chicken.
- Feel free to add pickles or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a spicier BBQ sauce, choose a hot variety or add hot sauce to the mixture.
- Cover the sliders loosely with foil if they brown too quickly during baking.
- These sliders can be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving.
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