Description
Bacon Ranch BBQ Chicken Sliders are a savory and flavorful snack combining smoky bacon, tangy ranch dressing, and smoky-sweet BBQ chicken nestled in soft slider buns. These bite-sized sliders are quick to prepare and perfect for gatherings, game days, or casual meals, offering a delicious, convenient, and customizable option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8–12 soft slider buns
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce (choose your favorite sweet and tangy variety)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 6–8 slices bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
Optional Add-Ins
- 4 slices cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- Lettuce leaves or sliced pickles for freshness and crunch
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cook chicken breast by poaching, baking, or grilling until fully cooked. Let it cool slightly and then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces ready to absorb the BBQ sauce.
- Mix Chicken with BBQ Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce thoroughly until all pieces are well coated with the smoky, tangy flavor.
- Cook the Bacon: Fry or bake bacon slices until crisp. Drain on paper towels to remove excess grease, then chop into small pieces suitable for sliders.
- Assemble the Sliders: Slice each slider bun in half horizontally. On the bottom half, layer with BBQ chicken mixture, drizzle with ranch dressing, add crispy bacon pieces, and optionally top with cheese slices and lettuce or pickles. Cover with the top half of the bun.
- Warm and Serve: (Optional) Place the assembled sliders in an oven or on a grill just long enough to melt the cheese and warm the ingredients through. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use a high-quality BBQ sauce with a balanced sweet and tangy flavor for best taste.
- Do not overload the sliders to prevent messiness and difficulty eating.
- Cook bacon fresh for a crisp texture, avoiding pre-packaged bacon bits.
- Lightly toast slider buns to add crunch and keep them from becoming soggy.
- Prepare chicken and bacon ahead of time for quick assembly when needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg