BBQ Chicken Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
Are you looking for something easy, but still fun to eat? Try these BBQ chicken sliders with Hawaiian rolls.
What I love about this recipe is how it turns simple rotisserie chicken into something that feels way more special. The combo of sweet Hawaiian rolls, smoky BBQ sauce, tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and melty cheese checks every box for me. It is hearty, easy to share, and honestly hard to stop at just one.
Using rotisserie chicken is the real time-saver here, and the baked buttery, seasoned tops give them that little extra something that makes them feel special even though they’re super simple to make.
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It is the kind of food you can make for a weekend hangout, game night, or just when you want that perfect mix of comfort and flavor without overthinking it. Little wonder they have become a staple in our house
How to Make BBQ Chicken Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
Here are the ingredients you need to make these Hawaiian roll bbq chicken sliders, plus step by step instructions for how to make them.
Ingredients
- 1 12-count package Hawaiian rolls
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
- 8 slices cooked bacon, cut in half
- 1 cup shredded fiesta blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons BBQ seasoning
Step by Step Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F so it’s ready to go once everything is assembled.
2. Remove the Hawaiian rolls from the packaging, but don’t pull them apart individually – you want to keep the entire loaf intact. Using a serrated knife, slice the rolls in half horizontally to create one large top and bottom layer, just like you would with a sandwich loaf. Set the tops aside for now.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce. Stir until every piece of chicken is coated in that smoky, sweet sauce – you want the flavor to hit every bite.
4. Place the bottom half of the rolls on a baking sheet, cut side facing up. Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture evenly across the rolls, spreading it right to the edges so every slider gets a good amount of filling.
5. Layer the chicken with bacon slices, making sure each section gets a piece or two, and then sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top. The bacon adds a savory crunch while the cheese will melt down into the chicken as it bakes.
6. Place the top half of the rolls back on, lining them up with the bottom layer. Brush the tops generously with melted butter, making sure to cover the entire surface. Finish by sprinkling BBQ seasoning across the buttered tops for an extra boost of flavor and a little color.
7. Transfer the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the tops of the rolls are golden and slightly crisp.
8. Once out of the oven, let the sliders cool for a couple of minutes before pulling them apart and serving. They’re best enjoyed warm!
These BBQ chicken sliders are one of those recipes you can count on when you want something hearty but low effort. Simple, loaded with flavor, and ready to serve in no time! Once you pull them apart and that melted cheese stretches, you’ll see why they never last long around here.
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BBQ Chicken Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 12- count package Hawaiian rolls
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
- 8 slices cooked bacon, cut in half
- 1 cup shredded fiesta blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons BBQ seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F so it’s ready to go once everything is assembled.
- Remove the Hawaiian rolls from the packaging, but don’t pull them apart individually – you want to keep the entire loaf intact. Using a serrated knife, slice the rolls in half horizontally to create one large top and bottom layer, just like you would with a sandwich loaf. Set the tops aside for now.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce. Stir until every piece of chicken is coated in that smoky, sweet sauce – you want the flavor to hit every bite.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls on a baking sheet, cut side facing up. Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture evenly across the rolls, spreading it right to the edges so every slider gets a good amount of filling.
- Layer the chicken with bacon slices, making sure each section gets a piece or two, and then sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top. The bacon adds a savory crunch while the cheese will melt down into the chicken as it bakes.
- Place the top half of the rolls back on, lining them up with the bottom layer. Brush the tops generously with melted butter, making sure to cover the entire surface. Finish by sprinkling BBQ seasoning across the buttered tops for an extra boost of flavor and a little color.
- Transfer the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the tops of the rolls are golden and slightly crisp.
- Once out of the oven, let the sliders cool for a couple of minutes before pulling them apart and serving. They’re best enjoyed warm!
