Description
These Chipotle Cheddar BBQ Chicken Sliders combine tender shredded chicken tossed in smoky barbecue sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese and a spicy chipotle mayo, all nestled inside sweet Hawaiian rolls toasted to perfection. Perfect for game day or a casual party snack, these sliders offer a delightful blend of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors with a touch of sweetness.
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 them cut side up on a lined baking sheet. Toast the halves carefully until they are golden brown and toasted. Remove from the oven and 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 well until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Make the Chipotle Mayo: Add the 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 well combined, then transfer to a small bowl.
- Assemble the Sliders: Brush the chipotle mayo generously on both sides of each toasted roll. On the bottom halves, place 6 slices of cheddar cheese evenly. Layer the barbecue chicken over the cheese, then add the thinly sliced red onion on top of the chicken. Place the remaining 6 slices of cheese over the onions, then cover with the top halves of the rolls.
- Bake the Sliders: Brush melted butter over the tops of the assembled sliders. Cover the sheet pan with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated 350 degrees Fahrenheit oven for 10 minutes.
- Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes 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 with chopped parsley and chives, then cut into individual sliders and serve warm.
Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time for the shredded chicken if preferred.
- If you don’t have a food processor, finely mince the chipotle pepper and garlic, then mix all chipotle mayo ingredients by hand.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper in the mayo according to desired spice level.
- For extra flavor, consider adding pickles or coleslaw inside the sliders before serving.
- Brushing the tops with melted butter helps create a golden, flavorful crust during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
