BBQ Chicken Sandwich Sliders – The Perfect Bite-Sized Crowd Pleaser

When you’re looking for a dish that’s flavorful, easy to make, and guaranteed to please a crowd, BBQ Chicken Sandwich Sliders are the ultimate go-to. Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue, tailgate party, weeknight dinner, or potluck gathering, these sliders hit that perfect balance of sweet, tangy, savory, and satisfying. They come together quickly and can be made ahead for stress-free entertaining—what’s not to love?

Why You’ll Love These BBQ Chicken Sliders

These sliders are built for flavor and convenience. Using sliced roasted chicken and soft Hawaiian bread buns spread with a layer of tangy sauce, you’ve got a dish that’s both comforting and finger-food friendly. Sharp cheddar cheese creates a zip and fresh veggies add crunch, turning this humble sandwich into a total flavor bomb.

BBQ Chicken Sandwich Sliders Ingredients:

*This recipes makes 12 mini slider sandwiches.

12 Slices of Roasted Chicken
12 Slices of Cheddar Cheese
3 Tomatoes
1 Red Onion Sliced
Chopped Romain Lettuce
1 Pack Hawaiian Bread Buns
4 Tablespoons Original BBQ Sauce
5 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
1 Teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Onion Powder

Cooking and Assembly Instructions:

Start by making the sauce. In a small saucer pan add the BBQ sauce, mayo, apple cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion powder. Put the heat on low and stir consistently until evenly blended. Set aside to cool.
Toast the buns in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Open up the mini buns and place them face up on a baking sheet. Slightly toast them and then remove from oven and cool.
Evenly spread the sauce on the buns.
In whatever order you’d like, start assembling the sandwich with the chicken, cheese, tomatoes, onion and lettuce.
Serve! With sliders, their compact size encourages mingling and sharing. Serving them in a festive party matter is highly encouraged.

Serving Suggestions

Serve your BBQ Chicken Sliders with:

Sweet potato fries or kettle chips
Corn on the cob or sautéd veggies
Pickles or dill pickle spears
Slaw or potato salad on the side

These sliders are also perfect with an ice-cold glass of lemonade, sweet tea, or a chilled beer if you’re hosting a grown-up gathering.

Additional Recipes to Make with Sliced Roasted Chicken

If you happen to have a lot of sliced roasted chicken on hand, and are looking for ways to mix it up, give my Three Herb Chicken Salad and Italian Chicken, Mozzarella and Fire Roasted Bell Peppers Sandwich a try!

Final Thoughts

BBQ Chicken Sliders are the ultimate handheld comfort food—easy to make, easy to eat, and always a hit. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or planning casual weekday meals, this recipe is one you’ll want to keep on repeat.