Description
Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the ultimate combination of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors packed into a bite-sized sandwich. These sliders feature tender shredded chicken tossed in zesty buffalo sauce, layered with creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing, and sandwiched between soft, buttery buns. Whether you’re hosting a game day party, a casual dinner, or simply craving a bold and delicious snack, these sliders are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Ingredient Highlights
- Buffalo Sauce: This spicy, tangy sauce is the star of the dish, coating the shredded chicken with bold flavor.
- Shredded Chicken: Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience, but you can also cook and shred your own chicken breasts.
- Cheese: Mozzarella or cheddar adds a creamy, melty texture that balances the heat of the buffalo sauce.
- Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing: A creamy dressing cools down the spice and enhances the overall flavor.
- Slider Buns: Soft, slightly sweet buns or Hawaiian rolls make the perfect base for these sliders.
Instructions
Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Mixture:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Shred the Chicken: If using fresh chicken breasts, boil or bake them until fully cooked, then shred with two forks. If using rotisserie chicken, shred it into small pieces.
- Mix with Buffalo Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until well coated.
Assemble the Sliders:
- Slice the Buns: Without separating the individual slider buns, slice the entire pack of rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom half in the greased baking dish.
- Layer the Chicken: Evenly spread the buffalo chicken mixture over the bottom half of the buns.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese on top of the buffalo chicken.
- Drizzle with Dressing: Evenly spread ranch or blue cheese dressing over the cheese layer for extra creaminess.
- Top with Buns: Place the top half of the slider buns over the filling.
Bake and Serve:
- Brush with Butter: Brush the tops of the buns with a little melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 250-300 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 18g