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BBQ Chicken Sliders

Savory BBQ Chicken Sliders: Your New Game Day Favorite

BBQ Chicken Sliders are a quick and delicious game day appetizer perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 sliders
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sliders
  • 8 buns Slider Buns Soft and pillowy texture; gluten-free or whole-wheat option available.
  • 4 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded; rotisserie chicken recommended.
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Sweet Baby Ray’s recommended.
  • 0.25 count Red Onion Thinly sliced; green onions as alternative.
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Grated; cheddar as a substitute.
  • 0.5 cup Smoked Gouda Grated; omit or replace with provolone if desired.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Chopped; parsley as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted; olive oil for lighter option.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 baking dish lined with parchment paper.
  2. Place the bottoms of the slider buns into the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken with ½ cup of BBQ sauce and stir until coated.
  4. Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture over the slider bun bottoms and drizzle with remaining BBQ sauce.
  5. Layer on mozzarella, red onion, smoked gouda, and cilantro.
  6. Position the tops of the slider buns over the assembled mixture and cover with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes then brush with cilantro butter and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These BBQ Chicken Sliders are customizable and great for meal prep, satisfying everyone's taste on game day!

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