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    Ingredients » Recipes » Chicken

    Easy Barbecue Chicken Sliders

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Apr 13, 2016 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. 

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    Easy barbecue chicken sliders are made with grilled chicken tenders basted with a sweet and smoky bbq sauce. These little sandwiches take about 15 minutes to make and are perfect for summer cookouts!

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    One of the things I like best about spring and early summer is that the weather is perfect for grilling. It's so easy to make dinner on the grill, and clean-up is a breeze, which is always a plus for me! We bought a new patio set recently, and we try to eat outside whenever we can. Before you know it, it'll be too hot!

    One of my girls is in middle school -- need I say more? Oh, the drama! I got an earful when I picked her up from school yesterday, so I knew that dinner had to be quick, easy and completely fuss free. But it still had to taste amazing!

    So we stopped at the market, and I bought a package of chicken tenders, and I decided to make some easy barbecue chicken sliders. For grilling, I like to use chicken tenders. Since the cuts are small, they take less time to cook, and that means that I can get dinner on the table in a hurry.

    There wasn't a lot of time to marinade the chicken, but the tenders don't really need that much time. I used a few spices to season the meat, including some chipotle powder for a little extra kick. And then I tossed the chicken into a large zip-top bag and added some olive oil, and the juice of one lime.

    I even tossed the lime in too.

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    Whenever I grill tenders, I use heavy-duty foil instead of placing the chicken directly on the grill. It's just easier this way, and prevents the meat from sticking to the grill.

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    And, oh, the sauce! I bought some new Heinz Kansas City BBQ Sauce since I didn't have time to make my own. It's rich, thick and has a sweet and slightly smoky flavor,  which complements the chipotle in the marinade.

    This particular flavor is the result of a partnership with the regional pitmasters of Kansas City, Joe and Mike Pearce, of Slap's BBQ. If I ever visit that city, I know where to go for dinner!

    Plus, Heinz sauces are all natural, which I love! And they come in several varieties, which means you can use them to create so many different mouthwatering recipes. 

    The sauces come in squeezable bottles, which makes them ideal for grilling. Instead of pouring the sauce into a bowl and brushing it on the meat, I just poured some directly onto the chicken tenders -- easy peasy, and there's one less bowl to wash!

    I gave the tenders one coat of sauce on both sides, and then I went back and added more.

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    You can never have too much sauce!

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    How to Make Easy Barbecue Chicken Sliders

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    Easy Barbecue Chicken Sliders

    Published by Dee
    Grilled chicken tenders topped with a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce and served on slider buns
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 to 8 servings
    Calories 327 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds chicken tenders
    • ½ teaspoon chipotle pepper powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
    • 1 tablespoon minced onions
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 lime
    • 1 cup Heinz Kansas City BBQ Sauce plus more as needed
    • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
    • Slider buns or small hamburger buns

    Instructions
     

    • Place the tenders in a large zip-top bag, and sprinkle the spices over the chicken
    • Add the olive oil, lime juice and lime, if desired, and refrigerate for 30 minutes
    • Place the tenders on a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil on a gas grill set to medium heat
    • Grill for about 5 minutes on each side, or until lightly brown
    • Baste both sides of the chicken with the sauce, and grill until the internal temperature is at least 160 degrees
    • Place tenders in slider buns, and top with cheese and additional sauce, if desired

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 36gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 470mgPotassium: 592mgVitamin A: 190IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 0.8mg
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    I also bought a bottle of Heinz Classic BBQ sauce so the family could add a little extra if they wanted.

     

    I served the chicken tenders on slider buns and topped them off with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Then, we added even more sauce to these easy barbecue chicken sliders before we dug in. It's been said that you eat first with your eyes, and a sandwich dripping with sauce is so incredibly inviting.

    My family loved them, and we enjoyed a relaxing dinner on the patio -- drama free! 

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    1. Christie says

      April 23, 2016 at 9:54 am

      That's the next flavor on my list to try. I've had the Texas and Memphis. I really wanted to participate in the KC one, but I'll just have to make your sliders, instead!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 23, 2016 at 10:56 am

        Thanks, Christie. They all sound good, and I think I'll be trying them all this summer! 🙂

    2. Chelc | Inside the Fox Den says

      April 20, 2016 at 5:50 am

      These sound so good! I'm gonna have to pick up some of those sauces the next time I'm grocery shopping!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 20, 2016 at 6:21 am

        Thanks! We used them again yesterday for baked wings, and they're so easy to work with. 🙂

    3. Teresa says

      April 17, 2016 at 7:05 pm

      They look and sound delicious! Sounds like a great, easy summer meal.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 17, 2016 at 9:54 pm

        Thanks, Teresa. They are so easy to make!

    4. [email protected] says

      April 16, 2016 at 9:38 am

      These look so tasty, shame we can't get the sauces in the nederlands yet.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 16, 2016 at 10:31 am

        These are pretty new, so hopefully you'll be able to find them soon. 🙂

    5. Miz Helen says

      April 15, 2016 at 4:54 pm

      Hi Dee,
      I just love your Sliders for feed a crowd, the flavor looks fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    6. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

      April 14, 2016 at 2:21 pm

      This looks ahh-,amazing! Defintely trying it this weekend!!

      Reply
    7. Nicole Elliott ~ Client says

      April 14, 2016 at 9:06 am

      Oh yumm!!!!! We love chicken sliders but I've never made BBQ ones before, will definitely be trying this soon, they look amazing

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 14, 2016 at 9:23 am

        Thanks so much, Nicole. We can't wait to make these again. My husband is still talking about the sauce!

    8. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

      April 14, 2016 at 8:02 am

      A perfect meal to enjoy on the weekend - bring on grilling weather!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 14, 2016 at 8:32 am

        Thanks, Melanie -- definitely bring it on! 🙂

    9. Sabrina says

      April 13, 2016 at 11:51 pm

      My family loves barbecue! This sounds like a perfect barbecue sandwich!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 14, 2016 at 6:21 am

        Thanks! I think we'll be making more this weekend! 🙂

    10. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

      April 13, 2016 at 10:42 pm

      Hello delicious. These look perfect for a weeknight meal. I've not tried the Heinz sauces, but I already love their ketchup so I bet these are just as wonderful.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 13, 2016 at 10:55 pm

        My kids love the ketchup too, and the sauces are just as good! 🙂

    11. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

      April 13, 2016 at 3:58 pm

      I haven't seen these bottles in the store yet, but I'll keep an eye out. These sliders would go over very well in my house!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 13, 2016 at 4:19 pm

        They're new, so hopefully they'll be in your area soon. I love the convenience and the taste! 🙂

    12. cathy pollak says

      April 13, 2016 at 1:34 pm

      I can't think of anything more delicious I would rather eat!!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 13, 2016 at 1:38 pm

        Thanks, Cathy. I like almost anything that comes off the grill! 🙂

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