Description
These Chipotle Cheddar BBQ Chicken Sliders combine tender shredded barbecue chicken with a smoky chipotle mayo and melty cheddar cheese, all nestled inside sweet Hawaiian rolls for the perfect savory and slightly spicy bite-sized sandwiches. Ideal for parties, game days, or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
BBQ Chicken
- 2 cups shredded boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Chipotle Mayo
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced or crushed
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- pinch of salt
Sliders
- 12 count Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 12 slices cheddar cheese (orange)
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon melted butter, plus more for serving
- chopped parsley and chives, for serving
Instructions
- Prep and Toast the Rolls: Turn the oven to low broil. Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half and place on a lined baking sheet. Toast the halves, cut side up, watching carefully, until golden brown and toasted. Remove from the oven and then lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make the Barbecue Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken breast and barbecue sauce. Stir thoroughly until well combined and the chicken is evenly coated.
- Make the Chipotle Mayo: Add mayonnaise, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, sweet paprika, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, then transfer to a small bowl.
- Assemble the Sliders: Brush chipotle mayo generously on both sides of the toasted rolls. On the bottom halves, place 6 slices of cheddar cheese. Layer the barbecue chicken evenly over the cheese, followed by the thinly sliced red onion. Top the onions with the remaining 6 slices of cheddar cheese. Cover with the top halves of the rolls.
- Bake the Sliders: Brush melted butter over the top of the assembled rolls. Cover the baking sheet tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
- Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking the sliders for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese has fully melted and the tops of the rolls are golden and toasted.
- Serve: Garnish the sliders with fresh chopped chives and parsley. Cut into individual sliders and serve warm.
Notes
- Watch the rolls closely when toasting under the broiler to avoid burning, as broiler temps vary.
- The chipotle pepper in adobo can be adjusted or omitted for less heat.
- Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Brush extra melted butter on sliders just before serving for additional richness and shine.
- These sliders can be made ahead and reheated covered with foil at 350°F until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
