These Chicken Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls are a delicious bite. They are filled with chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, tomato, a balsamic drizzle and fresh basil to create the perfect harmony of flavors.

Chicken sliders with tomato, mozzarella, balsamic glaze and fresh basil on buns.

This is the perfect recipe for a family gathering, summer BBQ or potluck dinner!

It is incredibly easy to make, uses simple ingredients but most importantly…it is delicious.

The flavors in this slider are a match made in heaven. The fresh tomato and basil add vibrant and refreshing flavors.

Which pairs perfectly with the rich and creamy mozzarella cheese and moist chicken breast.

Last, but definitely not least, the balsamic glaze adds the perfect amount of acid and sweetness. Creating a perfect bite!

Main Ingredients

Substitutions for the Chicken Breast

Don’t want to bake the chicken breast at home? You don’t have to!

I understand wanting to make this recipe as easy as possible so here are some options to eliminate the extra time and effort of baking the Chicken.

  • Buy a Rotisserie Chicken (You can get a great price at Costco or you can find them at your local grocery store)
  • Pre-cooked Chicken Breast/Strips (You can buy frozen or refrigerated options at Trader Joe’s or your local grocery store)
  • Ground Chicken or Turkey Meat (This is an easier option instead of baking the chicken in the oven and will still taste delicious. Season with the same ingredients that I used for the baked chicken.)
  • Deli Meat (Easy and still delicious!)
  • Omit the chicken! You don’t have to add the chicken to this recipe, but it is a great source of protein and truly tastes delicious with the other ingredients.
  • Want to air fry your chicken? Try this Air Fryer Chicken Bites Recipe from Frozen Bananas!

How to Make Chicken Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Take your small hawaiian rolls and cut midway through to take the top layer off
  3. Slice the baked chicken breast (if not done already)
  4. Add the slices of chicken breast on the rolls
  5. (Optional) Drizzle the chicken breast with a little olive oil
  6. Top the chicken breast with the tomato slices
  7. Add the fresh mozzarella slices 
  8. Drizzle balsamic glaze 
  9. Add fresh basil leaves
  10. Put the top layer of the hawaiian rolls back on top
  11. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the mozzarella has melted
  12. Remove from the oven
  13. Let cool for 5 minutes 
  14. Slice, serve and enjoy!
Hawaiian rolls on a cutting board.
Take the Hawaiian rices and slice across
Baked chicken breast slices on the Hawaiian roll bread.
Layer on the chicken breast
Slicing fresh tomato on a cutting board.
Slice the fresh tomato
Fresh tomato slices placed on top of the chicken breast.
Add the thin slices of tomato
Fresh mozzarella slices on top of the tomato slices.
Top with fresh mozzarella cheese
Balsamic glazed drizzle on top of mozzarella cheese.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze
Fresh basil leaves add to sliders.
Add fresh basil leaves
Baked chicken sliders after being baked in the oven.
Bake in the oven
Holding a chicken slider in hand.
Slice and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use deli meat for this recipe?

Yes! You can use any chicken or deli meat that you have on hand. You can even buy a rotisserie chicken from the store and use that to make the sliders.

Do I have to use mozzarella cheese? What other cheeses would you recommend?

I think mozzarella cheese is the best for this recipe because it pairs perfectly with the fresh basil, tomato and balsamic glaze.

However, if you are persistent in using a different cheese, I would recommend using provolone, swiss cheese or gruyere and they should all taste delicious.

How do I know when the sliders are done baking?

You want it to be warm with the mozzarella cheese melted. Once it’s melted, remove from the oven as you don’t want the rolls to burn.

How do I store leftover Chicken Sliders?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. However, if you are meal prepping these, add the balsamic glaze before eating instead of with the rest of the ingredients.

Will the Chicken Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls get soggy in the fridge?

They shouldn’t, especially if you don’t add the balsamic drizzle to the sliders before storing. However, it should be fine if you do add it.

Holding a Chicken Slider in my hand.
Chicken sliders with tomato, mozzarella, balsamic glaze and fresh basil on buns.
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Chicken Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 9 sliders
These Chicken Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls are a delicious bite. They are filled with chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, tomato, a balsamic drizzle and fresh basil to create the perfect harmony of flavors.
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 large chicken breasts, for chicken marinade
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, for chicken marinade
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, or red wine vinegar, for chicken marinade
  • 1 tsp basil, for chicken marinade
  • 1 tsp oregano, for chicken marinade
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt, for chicken marinade
  • pepper, for chicken marinade
  • 1 package hawaiian rolls, only using 9 rolls in this recipe
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella ball, sliced
  • 1 large tomato, sliced thin
  • balsamic glaze, optional
  • fresh basil leaves

Instructions
 

The Chicken Sliders

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  • Take your small hawaiian rolls and cut midway through to take the top layer off
  • Slice the baked chicken breast (if not done already)
  • Add the slices of chicken breast on the rolls
  • (Optional) Drizzle the chicken breast with a little olive oil
  • Top the chicken breast with the tomato slices
  • Add the fresh mozzarella slices
  • Drizzle balsamic glaze
  • Add fresh basil leaves
  • Put the top layer of the hawaiian rolls back on top
  • Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the mozzarella has melted
  • Remove from the oven
  • Let cool for 5 minutes
  • Slice, serve and enjoy!

Instructions To Make the Baked Chicken Breast (If needed)

  • Place the chicken breasts into a large, sealable Ziplock bag
  • Add all the ingredients for the chicken marinade with the chicken
  • Massage the marinade into the chicken until it is fully coated
  • Put in the fridge to marinade for 2-3 hours
  • When ready, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
  • Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick
  • Place the chicken breasts on the foil leaving space between each
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F using a meat thermometer
  • Remove from the oven and let rest until ready to use (at least 5 minutes )

Nutrition

Serving: 1slider, Calories: 180kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 52mg, Sodium: 218mg, Potassium: 261mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 358IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 136mg, Iron: 0.5mg
Author: Jessica Selensky
Course: dinner, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keywords: Balsamic Glaze, BBQ, Chicken Breast, Chicken Sliders, Easy Recipe, Fresh Basil, Meal Prep, Mozzarella Cheese, Potluck, Sliders, Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls, Summer

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