Description
These Cheesy BBQ Chicken Bacon Sliders are the perfect game-day appetizer or quick dinner. Shredded chicken is tossed in smoky barbecue sauce, layered with crispy bacon and melted cheese, then baked on soft slider buns until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 12 slider buns
- 12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken and barbecue sauce. Mix well.
- Slice slider buns in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the bottom buns.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the chicken, then top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place the top halves of the buns over the cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, sesame seeds, garlic powder, and onion powder. Brush this mixture over the tops of the buns.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden and crispy.
- If desired, garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, try using smoked bacon or a spicy barbecue sauce. These sliders are best served fresh but can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 28g