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Three BBQ Chicken Sliders topped with slaw on a white plate, with a dish of extra sliders and two wooden pepper mills in the background.

BBQ Chicken Sliders with Homemade Slaw

Mandy Applegate
When you want something easy that still delivers on flavor, these BBQ Chicken Sliders with Homemade Slaw are always a solid choice. You get saucy chicken tucked into soft rolls with a crisp, creamy slaw that brings it all together. They’re great for everything from weeknight dinners to game day spreads, and you can prep them ahead and store them for later. It’s a simple, satisfying meal that’s as flexible as it is fuss-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 464 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pack 12-count rolls
  • 1 ½ cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup shredded green cabbage
  • ½ cup shredded purple cabbage
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon pepper divided
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, toss the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper until well coated.
    1 ½ cups cooked chicken, 1 cup BBQ sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper
  • In a separate bowl, combine the green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, remaining salt and pepper, paprika, sour cream, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Stir until evenly mixed.
    ½ cup shredded green cabbage, ½ cup shredded purple cabbage, ½ cup shredded carrots, 1 teaspoon paprika, ⅓ cup sour cream, ½ tablespoon lemon juice, 1 cup mayonnaise
  • Slice the rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
    1 pack
  • Spread the BBQ chicken evenly over the rolls, then layer the slaw on top. Cover with the top half of the rolls. Melt the butter and brush it over the buns.
    1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the sliders are heated through.
  • Remove from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken: It cuts down on prep time and still gives you juicy, flavorful results.
  • Toss the chicken while it’s warm: Warm chicken soaks up the BBQ sauce better, making every bite more flavorful.
  • Shred the cabbage finely: This gives you a better bite and keeps the slaw from overwhelming the sliders.
  • Save some slaw for serving: Adding extra slaw on the side is a nice touch if anyone wants more crunch.
  • Slice the rolls as one unit: A serrated bread knife makes this easier and keeps the rolls from tearing.
  • Keep an eye on baking time: If the tops brown too fast, cover loosely with foil to prevent burning.
  • Rest before serving: Letting the sliders sit for a minute or two makes them easier to cut and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 11gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 1157mgPotassium: 301mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2320IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Barbecue Chicken Sliders, BBQ Chicken Sliders
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