BBQ Chicken Sliders: Quick, Flavor-Packed Game Day Treats
Delicious BBQ Chicken Sliders are quick to prepare and perfect for any gathering, making them a must-try appetizer.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling
- 3 cups Shredded Chicken can use rotisserie chicken
- 0.5 cup BBQ Sauce Sweet Baby Ray's recommended
- 1 medium Jalapeño finely diced
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika can substitute with regular paprika
For the Garlic Butter Glaze
- 4 tablespoons Butter substitute with olive oil for dairy-free option
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
For the Sliders
- 12 pieces Slider Rolls choose soft, fresh rolls
- 0.5 cup Red Onion sliced
- 0.5 cup Cilantro chopped, optional
- 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese shredded, can substitute with mozzarella
Instructions
Preparation Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Gather all your ingredients and prep them accordingly—slice the red onion, chop the cilantro, and shred the pepper Jack cheese.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, jalapeño, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Stir until well incorporated.
- Split slider rolls in half and place bottom halves on the baking sheet. Top each roll with the chicken mixture and drizzle additional BBQ sauce over the top.
- Scatter sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheese over the chicken layer.
- Cover the baking sheet with foil and bake for 12 minutes.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan and mix in garlic powder.
- Remove foil and brush tops of buns with garlic butter. Sprinkle black pepper over them, then bake uncovered for another 5-8 minutes.
- Allow sliders to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with extra cilantro for added flavor.