Ingredients:

  • 3 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded (Rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce (Smoky/Sweet)
  • 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Yellow Onion, finely minced
  • 1 pack (12 rolls) Slider Rolls (e.g., Hawaiian sweet rolls)
  • 6 oz Shredded or Sliced Cheese (Cheddar/Monterey Jack)
  • 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Minced Onion or Poppy Seeds
  • Salt and Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of BBQ sauce, and apple cider vinegar (if using). Stir until the chicken is thoroughly coated and evenly sauced.
  2. Using a long serrated knife, carefully slice the entire block of 12 slider rolls horizontally through the middle, keeping the top and bottom sections intact and connected.
  3. Place the bottom layer of the connected rolls into a prepared 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the entire BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the bottom layer.
  4. Evenly distribute the shredded or sliced cheese over the chicken mixture. Place the top layer of the slider rolls back onto the filling, ensuring the block is aligned.
  5. Melt the butter in a small bowl. Whisk in the garlic powder, dried minced onion, salt, and pepper to create the topping glaze.
  6. Generously brush the entire top surface of the rolls with the melted butter glaze. Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes covered. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until the cheese is thoroughly melted and the tops of the rolls are golden brown and shiny.
  8. Remove from the oven. Let rest in the dish for 5 minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut along the pre-scored lines between the rolls. Serve immediately.