BBQ Chicken Sliders
BBQ Chicken Sliders are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender shredded chicken smothered in smoky BBQ sauce and topped with melty cheese and crunchy coleslaw—all nestled between soft slider buns. Perfect for game nights or family gatherings, these sliders are easy to prepare and sure to please a crowd. Dive into a flavor explosion that will leave your guests asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 8 slices cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 12 slider buns
- 2 cups pre-packaged coleslaw mix
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken with salt and pepper, cooking until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the cooked chicken cool slightly, then shred it using two forks.
- Mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a bowl until well coated.
- If using an oven, spread the mixture on a baking sheet and top with cheese slices; bake for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Assemble by placing generous amounts of cheesy BBQ chicken onto slider buns, topping with coleslaw and green onions.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight before cooking. Customize your sliders by swapping BBQ sauce for spicy chipotle or adding toppings like pickles.