BBQ Chicken Sliders
Easy BBQ Chicken Sliders loaded with shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, mozzarella, and smoked Gouda.Ready in just 35 minutes.Perfect for parties, game day, or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 12 slider buns split
- 4 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce divided
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
- ½ cup smoked Gouda cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange the bottom halves of the slider buns in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with ½ cup of the BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Spread the chicken mixture over the buns. Drizzle the remaining BBQ sauce evenly across the chicken.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, smoked Gouda, sliced red onion, and half of the chopped cilantro over the chicken. Season with black pepper.
- Place the top halves of the buns over the filling.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter and stir in the remaining cilantro.
- Remove the foil, brush the tops of the buns with the cilantro butter, and continue baking uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Serve the BBQ Chicken Sliders warm while the cheese is perfectly melted.
Notes
- Substitute cheddar or Monterey Jack if smoked Gouda isn't available.
- Garnish with additional cilantro before serving.
- Serve with fries, coleslaw, potato salad, or a fresh green salad.
- Double the recipe easily for larger gatherings.