BBQ Chicken Sliders
These BBQ Chicken Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser—packed with tender shredded chicken tossed in smoky barbecue sauce, layered with melty cheese, and baked inside soft slider buns brushed with garlic butter. Whether you're serving them for game day, family dinners, or casual get-togethers, these oven-baked sliders come together fast and deliver big flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 12 slider buns Hawaiian or brioche
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup barbecue sauce sweet, smoky, or spicy—your choice
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp red onion finely chopped (optional)
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with barbecue sauce until evenly coated. Stir in red onion if using.
- Slice the slider buns horizontally and place the bottom halves in the baking dish. Layer the BBQ chicken, sprinkle cheese on top, then add the top buns.
- Mix melted butter and garlic powder. Brush generously over the top buns.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes until tops are golden. Garnish with parsley, slice, and serve.
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Notes
- Sauce Tip: Use honey BBQ for sweetness or chipotle BBQ for heat.
- Cheese Swap: Pepper Jack adds a spicy twist.
- Make Ahead: Assemble sliders, cover, and refrigerate up to 6 hours before baking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer.