BBQ Chicken Sliders (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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12 slider buns or dinner rolls
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3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken
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¾ cup BBQ sauce, homemade or store bought
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½ red onion, thinly sliced
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4-6 slices cheddar cheese or ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Toppings
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2 cups premixed bagged coleslaw
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½ cup ranch dressing
→ Garlic Butter
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon parsley, dried or fresh
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large sheet pan or two half sheet pans with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
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Cut the slider buns in half. Place the bottom buns and top buns side by side on the prepared sheet pan, or use separate pans for bottoms and tops.
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In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce until evenly coated. Spread the chicken evenly over the bottom buns.
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Scatter the sliced red onions over the BBQ chicken and top with the cheddar cheese slices or shredded cheese.
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Melt the butter in a small bowl and stir in the minced garlic and parsley. Brush the mixture on the top buns.
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Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the top buns are toasted.
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In a large bowl, mix the coleslaw with the ranch dressing until evenly combined.
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Remove the trays from the oven. Distribute the coleslaw evenly over the melted cheese on the bottom buns. Top with the toasted top buns. Cut into individual sliders or pull them apart and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For best flavor, ensure the coleslaw and ranch dressing are chilled before mixing.