Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded (about 3 to 3½ cups)
- 1¼ cups bottled barbecue sauce
- 15 ounces slider-sized buns (12 buns)
- ⅓ cup red onions, very thinly sliced
- 6 sandwich slices mild cheddar cheese (optional, for hot sliders)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (optional, for hot sliders)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
- 2 cups shredded coleslaw blend (cabbage, carrots, and red cabbage, optional, for cold sliders)
- ½ cup coleslaw dressing (optional, for cold sliders)
- 24 dill pickle sandwich slices, patted dry (optional, for cold sliders)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken with the barbecue sauce. Stir to evenly coat the chicken with the sauce, keeping some larger pieces for texture.
- Place the bottom half of the 12 slider buns into a 9×13 baking dish.
- Spread the BBQ chicken evenly over the bottom buns.
- Sprinkle the thinly sliced red onions over the chicken.
- Hot Sliders: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place slices of mild cheddar cheese over the chicken and onion mixture. Place the top buns onto the sliders, then brush the tops with melted butter. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the buns are lightly toasted. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley (if desired) before slicing into individual servings.
- Cold Sliders: In a separate bowl, stir the shredded coleslaw blend with the coleslaw dressing until the vegetables are evenly coated. To assemble, add a scoop of the coleslaw mixture to each BBQ chicken slider. Top with red onions and two dill pickle slices. Place the top buns on each slider and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, you can add a dash of hot sauce to the BBQ chicken mixture or top the sliders with pickled jalapeños.
- The cold sliders with coleslaw add a fresh and crunchy contrast to the rich BBQ flavor, while the hot sliders with melted cheese are perfect for a warm, comforting bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
