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A delicious game day appetizer, these bbq chicken sliders are done in just 30 minutes! Topped with mozzarella, gouda, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
It's almost game day time!!! As I'm sure you're well aware by now, I'm not the biggest sports person.
Whenever I watch any form of a game, I'm one of those "Go team! Win the points! Do the thing (what is happening??)!" people. But who can deny the excellence of game day food? My contribution for the super bowl this year: BBQ chicken sliders!
Why You'll Love Them
This recipe is SO easy to make. They're pretty much a one pan meal and they only take 30 minutes to whip up. These BBQ chicken sliders do require a bowl to mix up the chicken and BBQ sauce but other than that, it's all done in one baking pan. Super simple!
The Secret Ingredients
I'll give you a hint...check out that FANTASTIC cheese pile up there 👆🏻. Now I'm going to level with you. I havn't had cheese since the beginning of the year. Or BBQ sauce, bread, or wine.
It's been rough. Don't ask.
Which is why i decided to use an unholy amount of shredded mozzarella and smoked gouda for extra yummy flavor. The combo of the two pairs perfectly with the juicy bbq chicken 🤤.
Was the cheese pile worth it?
Um. ABSOLUTELY it was. Time to start living the good life again, starting with these puppies.
Other Options
So you might be having a little déjà vu with these sliders. I'll tell you why: I absolutely LOVE BBQ sauce. It's hands down my favorite condiment and I need more of it in my life.
So, this recipe is basically the slider version of my cheesy BBQ chicken pizza. Which, coincidentally, is also an excellent choice for serving at a game day get together.
Or is BBQ chicken not your thing but I got you jonesin' for a slider? Head on over to my one pan turkey swiss cheese melt sliders for another Super Bowl Sunday delight!
These BBQ chicken sliders are almost worth sitting through the 3 ½ hours (really football?? WHY?!) of game play. You can bet I'll be chowing down on some of these this weekend! See you Superbowl Sunday friends 😎.
BBQ Chicken Sliders
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
Description
A delicious game day appetizer, these bbq chicken sliders are done in just 30 minutes! Topped with mozzarella, gouda, red onion, & cilantro.
Ingredients
- 12 slider buns, split
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded*
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (I used Sweet Baby Rays), more if desired.
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella, grated
- ½ cup smoked gouda, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh ground black pepper as desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Prepare a 9X13 baking dish with parchment paper. Lightly spray paper with non stick cooking spray.
- Place bottoms of slider buns in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine shredded chicken with ½ cup of the bbq sauce. Mix until completely coated. Spread chicken equally across the buns. Top with remaining bbq sauce.
- Evenly sprinkle mozzarella, red onion, gouda, and 1 tablespoon cilantro across the chicken topped sliders. Add pepper as desired.
- Place the top buns on top of the sliders.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- While baking, melt the butter. Add remaining cilantro and set aside.
- Remove foil from the pan. Brush each bun with butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, for another ten minutes, until tops are golden. Serve immediately.
Notes
If you don't have cooked chicken, grab 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts: Drizzle a little olive oil into a skillet and cook chicken over medium-high heat until the inside is no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Once cooled, shred using two forks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
katie says
Didn't try yet but they look DELICIOUS !!! YUM ! YUM !
Linda says
Great chicken sliders, you won't disappointed : - )
gina says
Love this! Made it with a little cheddar broccoli soup on side. Simple easy to make, thanks! Even had leftovers for lunch!!!
Lelia says
Made this last night and it was delicious! I did not add in the gouda because I am not a fan of it. However, I am super pleased how it came out.
Mark Peart-Davis says
Love this Easy go to mid week family pleaser thanks
Aberdeen says
You're very welcome 😊.
Tara James says
These are SO good. As an added bonus, I always have leftover mixture I don't want to waste. I use the extra and spread it on a flour tortilla and make a thin crust pizza with it.
Pam Forton says
Made and used pepper jack instead of Gouda. Very goid!
From India says
Everyone loved it at home yet again. I don't eat chicken as much and loved it. Thanks for an easy & quick recipe, Pam.
Sue says
What other sauce may be used other than barbecue sauce
MK says
Marinara sauce