BBQ Chicken Sliders : Smoky, Cheesy, and Loaded with Flavor
These BBQ Chicken Sliders are your new go-to for an easy, flavor-packed appetizer or dinner. Juicy shredded BBQ chicken, creamy Gouda cheese, and fresh cilantro are tucked into soft Hawaiian rolls, then topped with a garlic-herb butter that bakes into a golden, crispy crust. They’re sweet, smoky, cheesy—and completely irresistible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
Ingredients
12 Hawaiian rolls
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
¾ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
8 slices Gouda cheese (or 1 ½ cups shredded)
¼ cup finely diced red onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
For Garlic-Herb Butter:
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Slice the rolls horizontally without separating them. Place bottom halves in the dish.
Mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce. Spread evenly over the bottom rolls.
Top with cheese, onion, and cilantro. Place top buns on.
Stir together melted butter, garlic powder, and herbs. Brush over the tops of the rolls.
Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 more minutes until golden and melty.
Slice and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 per slider
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 16g