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BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sliders

Description

These BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal perfect for gatherings or casual dinners. Featuring shredded chicken mixed with tangy BBQ sauce layered on sweet Hawaiian slider buns, and topped with a blend of cheeses, red onion, and fresh cilantro, then baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Slider Base

  • 12 King’s Hawaiian slider buns, split in half

Filling

  • 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup favorite BBQ sauce, divided
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup mozzarella, grated
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup smoked gouda, grated (or cheese of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

Butter Topping

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, then lightly spray the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Arrange Slider Buns: Place the bottom halves of the 12 King’s Hawaiian slider buns evenly in the prepared baking dish, creating the base for the sliders.
  3. Mix Chicken Filling: In a small bowl, combine the 4 cups of shredded cooked chicken with ½ cup of your favorite BBQ sauce. Season this mixture with salt and pepper to taste, then gently mix until the chicken is thoroughly coated with the sauce.
  4. Assemble Fillings on Buns: Evenly spread the BBQ chicken mixture over the bottom halves of the slider buns. Then, drizzle the remaining ½ cup of BBQ sauce over the chicken layer for extra flavor.
  5. Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle 1 cup of grated mozzarella evenly over the chicken and sauce. Distribute the thinly sliced ¼ red onion, ½ cup grated smoked gouda, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves evenly on top to add layers of flavor and texture.
  6. Top with Buns and Butter: Place the top halves of the slider buns over the filling to close each slider. Using a pastry brush, brush 1 tablespoon of melted unsalted butter over the tops of the buns to help achieve a golden crust.
  7. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to warm the filling and melt the cheese.
  8. Finish Baking Uncovered: Carefully remove the foil cover and brush the tops of the buns with the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the buns are nicely golden brown.
  9. Serve: Remove from oven and serve the sliders immediately while warm and gooey for the best taste experience.

Notes

  • You can substitute smoked gouda with cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese according to preference.
  • For extra spice, add a dash of hot sauce to the BBQ chicken mixture.
  • These sliders can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated covered to maintain moisture.
  • Use low-sodium BBQ sauce if you want to reduce sodium content.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/bbq-pulled-chicken-sliders-recipe/