Description
Tender rotisserie chicken coated in barbecue sauce, topped with a crunchy slaw, served on soft toasted slider buns.
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken (about 3–4 cups shredded), skin and bones removed
- 12 slider buns (soft Hawaiian rolls or classic dinner rolls)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (smoky, sweet, or spicy—your choice)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup coleslaw mix (pre-shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons butter (for toasting buns)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced dill pickles, shredded cheddar, chopped green onions, cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Remove the skin and bones from the rotisserie chicken and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the slaw: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Fold in coleslaw mix and taste; adjust if needed.
- Warm the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add shredded chicken and barbecue sauce, warming until the sauce clings to the meat (about 3–4 minutes).
- Toast the buns: In a separate skillet, melt butter and toast slider bun halves cut-side down until golden (about 1–2 minutes).
- Assemble: Spoon glazed chicken onto each bun bottom, top with slaw and optional toppings, then cap with the top bun.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap mayo for Greek yogurt. Store leftovers without toppings in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American