BBQ Chicken Sliders
These Dump and Go BBQ Chicken Sliders are an easy, healthy recipe perfect for game day gatherings, featuring saucy shredded chicken, gooey melted cheeses, and a buttery cilantro topping.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 12 pieces slider buns, split
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken *Use pre-cooked chicken for convenience.
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (more if desired)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup grated mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated smoked gouda
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the bottoms of the slider buns into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the shredded chicken with 1/2 cup of the BBQ sauce until fully coated.
- Spread the chicken evenly over the buns, then drizzle the remaining BBQ sauce on top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, red onion, smoked gouda, and 1 tablespoon of cilantro evenly over the chicken. Add black pepper if desired.
- Place the top buns over the sliders.
Baking
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- While baking, melt the butter and stir in the remaining cilantro.
- Remove the foil and brush the tops of the buns with the cilantro butter.
- Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Add pickles after baking for a tangy crunch. Swap gouda for cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack for a flavor twist. Make ahead by assembling the sliders and refrigerating; bake just before serving. Serve with coleslaw for a complete game day meal.