Rotisserie Chicken BBQ Sliders

Name: Rotisserie Chicken BBQ Sliders
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 package Hawaiian rolls; 3 cups rotisserie chicken (skin removed and shredded); 1 cup store-bought BBQ sauce; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp coarse sea salt; 2 cups shredded red cabbage; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Super simple Rotisserie Chicken BBQ Sliders are made with store-bought rotisserie chicken, your favorite BBQ sauce, homemade slaw, and sweet little Hawaiian rolls.

BBQ Sliders on a serving board with pickles and chips

Anyone else obsessed with rotisserie chicken? Of course, you are! That’s why they fly out of the grocery stores (no pun intended).

Why We Love this Recipe

This recipe is super simple and is a real fan favorite for game day, an afternoon picnic, or just hanging out with the family. They also make a great snack for the hungry after school crowd.
They are made with store-bought ingredients and easy to assemble.
Everyone loves sweet Hawaiian rolls.
Best of all, the tops are brushed with melted butter and a generous sprinkle of sea salt.

Sandwich Ingredients

Rotisserie Chicken – I use roasted rotisserie chicken, but you can use any flavor you’d like.
BBQ Sauce – Sweet Baby Ray’s is the go-to BBQ sauce at our house. Use your family’s favorite when making these sandwiches.
Sea Salt – I recommend using coarse sea salt for topping the sandwiches.

Cabbage Slaw Ingredients

Let’s Make Rotisserie Chicken BBQ Sliders Cabbage Slaw

Mix mayo, vinegar, sugar celery seed, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Add the shredded cabbage and mix.
Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to add to sandwiches.

Let’s Make Rotisserie Chicken BBQ Sliders

Preheat oven to 350°.
Split slider rolls in half and put them on a cookie sheet or baking dish.
Mix shredded rotisserie chicken with BBQ sauce.
Place all of the chicken on the bottom halves of the rolls.
Place the tops on the sandwiches.
Melt butter in the microwave for 20 seconds.
Brush all of the butter on the top of the rolls.
Generously add sea salt to the top of the rolls.
Cover lightly with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for another 4-5 minutes, until the buns just start to brown.

photo collage showing how to make rotisserie chicken sliders

After baking, remove the sliders from the oven and let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
Remove top buns and spoon all of the cabbage slaw on top of the BBQ Chicken.
Replace the tops and cut them into individual-sized sandwiches.
Serve with chips and bread-and-butter pickles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are they called sliders?

Originally the term slider was used for a small greasy burger seared on an open griddle with lots of butter. Now, sliders refer to the small size rather than the butter and cooking method.

What does Rotisserie mean?

Rotisserie is a method of cooking where meat is skewered and slowly roasted while turning to keep the juices flowing and the cooking even.

What else can I make with Rotisserie Chicken?

Here’ are a few recipes you might like:
Rotisserie Chicken Bean Tostadas
Rotisserie Barbecue Chicken Flatbread
Light Green Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup