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Easy BBQ Chicken Sliders with Bacon Ranch Everyone Will Want Again

BBQ chicken sliders · Party or family dinner · Smoky, creamy, cheesy, and crowd-friendly
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slice
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the BBQ Chicken
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into slider-sized pieces
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce divided
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Sliders
  • 1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls 12 count
  • 8 slices bacon cooked until crisp
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 12 small slices Colby Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • Optional Additions
  • Pickles
  • Jalapeño slices
  • Extra barbecue sauce
  • Extra ranch for dipping

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken
  2. Place the chicken pieces in a bowl or zip-top bag. Add 1 cup of barbecue sauce and toss until the chicken is well coated.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours.
  4. Cook the bacon
  5. While the chicken marinates, cook the bacon in a skillet over low to medium heat until crisp.
  6. Transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate and let it cool. Break or cut the bacon into slider-sized pieces.
  7. Grill the chicken
  8. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
  9. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for about 3 minutes per side, brushing with fresh barbecue sauce as it cooks.
  10. The chicken is done when it reaches 165°F in the thickest part.
  11. Slice the rolls
  12. Keep the Hawaiian rolls connected and slice the whole pack in half horizontally.
  13. Place the bottom half on a cutting board or serving tray.
  14. Add the creamy base
  15. Spread mayonnaise over the bottom rolls.
  16. This adds moisture and helps the sliders taste rich and balanced.
  17. Layer the chicken and sauce
  18. Add the grilled BBQ chicken pieces over the bottom rolls.
  19. Brush or spoon a little extra barbecue sauce over the chicken for more flavor.
  20. Add cheese and toppings
  21. Layer the Colby Jack cheese over the chicken.
  22. Add crispy bacon, red onion slices, shredded lettuce, and a drizzle of ranch dressing.
  23. Finish and serve
  24. Place the top half of the rolls over the filling.
  25. Slice into 12 individual sliders and serve right away, or wrap and chill if making ahead.