Pan of BBQ chicken sliders with melted cheese and buttery tops.
These BBQ chicken sliders are sweet, smoky, cheesy, and ridiculously easy.
Warming the chicken with sauce first keeps every bite juicy.
They’re perfect for parties, potlucks, and weeknight dinners.
Why You’ll Love This BBQ Chicken Sliders
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- Feeds a crowd: 12 sliders in one pan.
- Easy: 30 minutes total.
- Juicy filling: Sauce-first trick.
- Make-ahead: Assemble early, bake later.
- Great leftovers: Reheats well.
Ingredients for BBQ Chicken Sliders
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- Slider rolls (12) – Hawaiian-style is great.
- Shredded cooked chicken (3 cups) – rotisserie shortcut.
- BBQ sauce (3/4 cup) – plus extra for serving.
- Shredded cheese (2 cups) – cheddar or Monterey Jack.
- Butter (4 tablespoons) + garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon) – topping.
- Sesame seeds optional.
How to Make BBQ Chicken Sliders
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- 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking dish.
- 2. Warm chicken + BBQ sauce 3–5 minutes.
- 3. Add roll bottoms, layer chicken and cheese, add tops.
- 4. Brush butter + garlic. Bake 12–15 minutes until melty.
Tips for Perfect BBQ Chicken Sliders
- Warm chicken with sauce first.
- Shred cheese fresh for best melt.
- Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Cover with foil if tops brown fast.
Variations & Substitutions
- Add coleslaw after baking.
- Use smoked gouda for a smoky twist.
- Add jalapeños for heat.
- Drizzle hot honey for sweet heat.
Make-Ahead & Freezing
Fridge: 4 days. Freeze baked sliders: 2 months. Thaw overnight and reheat covered.
Serving Suggestions & Pairings
- Chips and pickles.
- Potato skins and nachos.
- Simple salad side.
Recipe Card
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Reader Review: These were the first thing gone at our party. The buttery tops are everything!
Leave a rating if you make them. What cheese are you using?