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BBQ Chicken Slider on a white platter

BBQ Chicken Sliders

These BBQ Chicken Sliders are easy to make with tender chicken, sweet pineapples, BBQ sauce and gooey cheese over gluten-free Hawaiian-style rolls. They come together in less than 30 minutes and make the perfect snacks and appetizers for feeding a crowd. Includes gluten-free, low carb, keto and dairy-free options.

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken sliders, easy chicken recipes, game day recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 239 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken , slow cooked, grilled OR rotisserie
  • 1/2 cup sugar-free compliant barbecue sauce , homemade or store bought - or more to taste, plus for topping
  • 6 slices Provolone cheese To keep these dairy-free, we use the Provolone slices from Violife.
  • 3/4 cup pineapple chunks
  • 6 slices Mozzarella cheese To keep these dairy-free, we use this vegan cheddar from Violife or Chao.
  • 1 12 count package Hawaiian or Soft Dinner Rolls Soft King's Hawaiian rolls are always a hit with my guests that have no dietary issues. To make keto sliders, we will use these gluten-free, paleo, grain-free keto rolls from Unbun or these Carb Wise rolls from Slice of Life. Another gluten-free sweet roll option (not low-carb) are these Brioche-Style Sweet Rolls from Canyon Bakehouse. 
  • grated Parmesan cheese for topping , optional OR nutritional yeast for dairy-free

For the Melted Butter Topping:

  • 1/3 cup butter OR ghee , melted - to keep this dairy-free, use vegan butter. We like Miyokos.
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

  2. In a large bowl, toss the shredded chicken with 1/3 cup of barbecue sauce.

  3. Split your slider buns in half, place one half in the bottom of an 11x7" or 9x13" baking dish.

    Top view of a dozen rolls in a rectangular baking dish
  4. Place slices of mozzarella, on the bottom layer, top with shredded chicken followed pineapple chunks. Top with slices of provolone cheese plus remaining barbecue sauce. Place the other half of the rolls on top.

    Top view of open-faced Italian Chicken Bruschetta Sliders with fresh mozzarella slices
  5. Mix together the butter with garlic powder and poppy seeds and brush over tops of rolls. Cover with tinfoil and bake in preheated oven for about 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.

    Top view of garlic herb butter in a clear bowl
  6. Slice into individual sliders and serve immediately with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, if desired. Sliders are best warm and fresh.

    11 BBQ Chicken Sliders in a blue casserole pan
Nutrition Facts
BBQ Chicken Sliders
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 239 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Potassium 147mg4%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Protein 15g30%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.