Description
These Chipotle Cheddar BBQ Chicken Sliders are perfect for a flavorful party appetizer or casual meal. Juicy shredded chicken tossed in barbecue sauce is layered with melted cheddar cheese, zesty chipotle mayo, and sweet Hawaiian rolls toasted to perfection, then baked until gooey and golden.
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: Preheat the oven to low broil. Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half and place them cut side up on a lined baking sheet. Toast the rolls carefully until golden brown and toasted. Then remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make the Barbecue Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce. Stir until well combined and set aside.
- Make the Chipotle Mayo: Combine the mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, sweet paprika, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and transfer to a small bowl.
- Assemble the Sliders: Brush the chipotle mayo on both the top and bottom halves of the toasted rolls. On the bottom halves, place 6 slices of cheddar cheese, then layer the BBQ chicken evenly over the cheese. Add the sliced red onion on top of the chicken, then place the remaining 6 cheese slices over the onions. Cover with the top halves of the rolls.
- Bake the Sliders: Brush the tops of the assembled rolls with melted butter. Cover the sheet pan with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
- Finish Baking: Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and the tops of the rolls are golden brown and toasted.
- Serve: Garnish the sliders with chopped parsley and chives. Cut into individual sliders and serve warm.
Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quick prep.
- Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to your desired spice level.
- Brushing the tops of the rolls with butter before baking gives a rich golden crust.
- Serve with extra barbecue sauce or chipotle mayo on the side for dipping.
- If you prefer milder flavor, substitute chipotle pepper with smoked paprika.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
