BBQ Chicken Sliders with Coleslaw

These BBQ Chicken Sliders with Coleslaw are the ultimate crowd-pleasing party sandwiches. Made with tender shredded rotisserie chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and a buttery brown sugar glaze on sweet Hawaiian rolls, they’re impossible to resist. Add a creamy coleslaw topping for crunch and flavor that takes these sliders to the next level.

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Perfect for game nights, potlucks, or easy weeknight dinners, these BBQ chicken sliders are as simple as they are delicious. The sweet, smoky chicken paired with buttery rolls and crisp coleslaw creates the perfect flavor combo. Serve warm right out of the oven & they’ll disappear fast!

Ingredients You’ll Need

2 tablespoons butter

1 onion, sliced

Salt and pepper, to taste

12 count King’s Hawaiian dinner rolls

4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed

1 cup BBQ sauce of choice

3 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon brown sugar

¼ teaspoon dried parsley

2 cups coleslaw mix

3 tablespoons coleslaw dressing

Step by Step Instructions

STEP ONE – Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

STEP TWO – In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the sliced onions, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for about 6-8 minutes until onions have browned and become translucent. Remove from the heat.

STEP THREE – Use a bread knife to slice the buns in half horizontally across then place the bottom buns onto the prepared baking sheet.

STEP FOUR – In a large bowl, combine the rotisserie chicken, cooked onions, and BBQ sauce. Stir and coat the chicken in the sauce.

STEP FIVE – Spread the coated chicken and onions in an even layer over the bottom buns. Then place the top buns back on.

STEP SIX – In a small bowl, add the butter, brown sugar, and parsley. Microwave for 10 seconds, just until melted. Stir to combine.

STEP SEVEN – Brush the butter mixture evenly on top of the buns.

STEP EIGHT – Tent with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove the foil and then bake for an additional 5 minutes if needed to toast the buns.

STEP NINE – While the sliders are in the oven, prepare the coleslaw. In a bowl, combine the coleslaw mix and coleslaw dressing.

STEP TEN – Remove the sliders from the oven, lift the top buns off and set aside, then spread the prepared coleslaw on top in an even layer. Place the buns back on top.