Easy Chicken Sliders for Parties, Picnics & Game Day

These Easy Chicken Sliders are always a crowd favorite.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, tailgating before the big game, or bringing snacks to a birthday bash, these little bites are just the thing.

Tender shredded chicken is piled onto soft slider buns and tossed with your choice of BBQ sauce, buffalo sauce, ranch, or honey mustard. 

With just a few ingredients and a lot of fun sauce options, you can make a batch of sliders that everyone will be talking about.

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 12 sliders

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 3/4 cup of your favorite sauce (BBQ, buffalo, ranch, or honey mustard)
• 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
• 6 slices cheese (optional: cheddar, provolone, pepper jack), halved
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Optional toppings to match your favorite sauce: chopped cilantro, sliced red onion, etc.

Step-by-step Guide:

1 – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2 – In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with your chosen sauce until evenly coated.

3 – Split the slider buns and arrange the bottoms on a baking sheet.

4 – Layer the chicken mixture onto each bun and top with a half slice of cheese, if using.

5 – Layer on your favorite toppings and finish by placing the bun tops.

6 – Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.

7 – Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the buns are lightly toasted.

8 – Serve warm with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Pro Tips for Success:

• Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor.

• Set up a slider bar with a few different sauces so guests can pick their favorite flavor.

• Add some crunch with toppings like coleslaw, pickles, or crispy onions.

• Spice it up with a drizzle of sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes.

• Double the batch if you’re feeding a bigger group—these sliders go fast!

These Easy Chicken Sliders are everything you want in a party recipe: quick, tasty, and a total crowd-pleaser.

Whether you go for BBQ, buffalo, or honey mustard, these sliders are ready to steal the show at your next gathering.

Serve them warm, watch them disappear, and get ready for the compliments!

Chicken Sliders

Yield: 12 sliders

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

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Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 3/4 cup of your favorite sauce (BBQ, buffalo, ranch, or honey mustard)
• 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
• 6 slices cheese (optional: cheddar, provolone, pepper jack), halved
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Optional toppings to match your favorite sauce: chopped cilantro, sliced red onion, etc.

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with your chosen sauce until evenly coated.

3. Split the slider buns and arrange the bottoms on a baking sheet.

4. Layer the chicken mixture onto each bun and top with a half slice of cheese, if using.

5. Layer on your favorite toppings and finish by placing the bun tops.

6. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.

7. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the buns are lightly toasted.

8. Serve warm with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!