Description
These Chipotle Cheddar BBQ Chicken Sliders combine tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy barbecue sauce with a smoky chipotle mayo and melted cheddar cheese, all layered inside soft Hawaiian sweet rolls. Perfect for game day, parties, or casual dinners, these sliders offer a delightful blend of smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors with a creamy kick.
Ingredients
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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 them on a lined baking sheet, cut side up. Toast carefully until golden brown and toasted. Remove from the oven and lower the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make the Barbecue Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken breast with barbecue sauce. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Make the Chipotle Mayo: In a food processor or blender, add mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, sweet paprika, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined. 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 evenly, then layer the BBQ chicken over the cheese. Add the thinly sliced red onions on top of the chicken, then add the remaining 6 cheddar cheese slices over the onions. Place the top halves of the rolls over the assembled ingredients.
- Bake the Sliders Covered: Brush melted butter over the top of the assembled rolls. Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes to meld the flavors and warm the ingredients.
- Bake the Sliders Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, uncovered, until the cheddar cheese is fully melted and the rolls are golden brown and toasted on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the sliders from the oven, sprinkle freshly chopped chives and parsley over the top, then cut the sliders apart and serve warm.
Notes
- If you prefer a milder chipotle mayo, reduce the amount of chipotle pepper used.
- Substitute Hawaiian rolls with slider buns or dinner rolls if unavailable.
- For a smoky flavor, consider adding a dash of smoked paprika to the BBQ chicken mixture.
- Make sure to watch the rolls closely when toasting under the broiler to prevent burning.
- These sliders taste great served with pickles or a side of coleslaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
