BBQ Chicken Sliders

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Easy and tasty sliders made from pre-cooked chicken coated in a BBQ sauce topped with grated cheese, grilled in a dinner roll, then topped with coleslaw. A crowd-pleasing snack.

Nine BBQ Chicken Sliders all assembled sitting on a baking tray on a wooden table.

Sliders are popular for good reason. They are tasty little morsels that you can eat with your hands and make excellent pass-around food at a party. My BBQ Chicken Sliders are no exception. Made from pre-cooked chicken and pre-made coleslaw it really doesn't get much easier than this.

I like to serve this at a party with other share plates, including my Chicken and Courgette Dippers or my Moroccan Lamb Pies.

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BBQ Chicken Sliders

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The ingredients to make BBQ Chicken Sliders on a grey bench top

Chicken: I used a pre-cooked chicken from my local supermarket. You could also use leftover roast chicken, or poach/grill some chicken breast to use.
Bread rolls: I love using these par-baked dinner rolls in this recipe. The rolls get to finish off nicely in the oven while the chicken warms through and the cheese melts.
Coleslaw: For convenience I used a bag of pre-made coleslaw. You could also use deli coleslaw from your supermarket or make your own.

Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.

Step by step instructions:

Preheat the oven to 200°C fan grill. In a bowl, mix together the cooked chicken and BBQ sauce.

Shredded chicken and smokey hickory sauce mixed together in a glass bowl.

Cut down the centre of each roll, but not all the way through. Divide the chicken mixture evenly between the 12 rolls, then sprinkle over the grated cheese.

Nine slider buns filled with the chicken mixture on a baking tray

Place under the grill for 5 minutes until the chicken is hot and the cheese is melted. Keep an eye on the oven so they don't burn.

Nine slider buns filled with the chicken mixture and melted cheese on a baking tray

Nine BBQ Chicken Sliders all assembled sitting on a baking tray

Remove from the oven. Add some coleslaw to each roll, then top with BBQ sauce and Japanese mayo. Garnish with spring onion and serve immediately.

Recipe FAQs:

Could these sliders be made gluten free?

Yes, simply swap the dinner rolls for gluten free bread rolls of your choice. As always, ensure any processed food is labelled as gluten free.

What sides would go well with this meal?

Grilled corn on the cob, salad or your favourite potato dishes would all be good options. Why not try my Easy Cheesy Potato Bake?

Storage:

I recommend only making up as many rolls as you think will be eaten immediately. Any leftover chicken and coleslaw can be stored in the fridge in seperate bags/containers until you want to grill more buns.

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The dinner rolls could be swapped for long rolls if you want to make a sub instead.

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BBQ Chicken Sliders

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Sliders made from pre-cooked chicken coated in a BBQ sauce topped with grated cheese, grilled in a dinner roll, topped with coleslaw.

Ingredients

300g cooked chicken, shredded
½ cup BBQ sauce
12 par-baked buffet rolls
100g Colby cheese, grated

To serve

200g store-bought coleslaw
4 Tbsp BBQ sauce
4 Tbsp Japanese mayo
1 spring onion, finely sliced

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C fan grill.
In a bowl, mix together the cooked chicken and BBQ sauce.
Cut down the centre of each roll, but not all the way through. Divide the chicken mixture evenly between the 12 rolls, then sprinkle over the grated cheese.
Place under the grill for 5 minutes until the chicken is hot and the cheese is melted. Keep an eye on the oven so they don’t burn.
Remove from the oven. Add some coleslaw to each roll, then top with BBQ sauce and Japanese mayo. Garnish with spring onion and serve immediately.

Notes

The dinner rolls could be swapped for long rolls if you want to make a sub instead.
Top with your favourite sauce and salad ingredients.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 182Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 326mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 9g

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

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