Shredded BBQ Chicken Sliders

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BBQ chicken sliders slathered in homemade sauce are the best summer meal ever! Use our rotisserie chicken sliders recipe to make them easily.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 635kcal

1 rotisserie chicken (about 3-4 pounds) or 2 1/2 pounds cooked boneless skinless chicken
1-2 teaspoons all purpose seasoning or our chicken seasoning recipe
½ cup BBQ sauce divided
8 slices provolone cheese
2 tablespoons melted butter

12 slider buns Parker house dinner rolls, or divide the dough in our fast and easy hamburger buns by 12.

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Remove and discard skin and bones from the rotisserie chicken. Add meat to a large bowl.
Use two forks to shred the meat, or use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Run the mixer on low speed.
Add seasoning and stir well to combine. Then stir in 1/3 cup of barbecue sauce.
Spray your casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
To assemble chicken sliders:
Place bottom half of rolls or buns in the casserole dish. Add 1/3 cup of meat to each slider bun (2/3 cup for hamburger buns).
Lay cheese slices over the shredded meat. Drizzle remaining BBQ sauce over each, then add tops of rolls/buns. Brush tops with melted butter.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until sliders are golden on top.
Separate slider buns and serve.

Recipe Variations:

Spicy BBQ Chicken Sliders - Mix a teaspoon of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne into the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce for a little heat, and top with pepper jack cheese instead of provolone.
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sliders - Add a thin slice of pineapple on top of the chicken before the cheese for a sweet and tangy island-inspired flavor.
Ranch BBQ Chicken Sliders - Stir 2–3 tablespoons of ranch dressing into the shredded chicken mixture and use cheddar cheese for a creamy, herby twist.

Storing Instructions:

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Store any unused meat separately from the rolls to keep the bread from getting soggy in the fridge.
Reheat already-assembled BBQ chicken sliders on a sheet pan at 350°F. oven. 15 to 20 minutes should be plenty to warm them through, while also toasting the buns.