Description
These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the perfect game day treat, combining shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with melted cheese on soft slider buns. Topped with ranch or blue cheese dressing and optional crunchy toppings like lettuce and pickles, they’re easy to prepare and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture
- 2-3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Sliders
- 12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls work great)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon parsley (optional, for garnish)
Toppings & Dressing
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing (for drizzling)
- Lettuce
- Sliced pickles
- Thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
- Shred the chicken: If using rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces to make the sliders easy to assemble and eat.
- Mix chicken with buffalo sauce: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce until all chicken pieces are evenly coated, giving it a spicy, tangy flavor.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the sliders.
- Prepare slider buns: Slice the slider buns in half horizontally and arrange the bottom halves in a baking dish, forming the base of your sliders.
- Assemble chicken and cheese layer: Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over each bottom bun half, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top to provide a melty, rich layer.
- Add top buns: Place the top halves of the buns on top of the chicken and cheese layer to complete the slider sandwich.
- Brush with butter and garnish: Brush the melted butter over the tops of the slider buns for a golden, rich crust. Optionally, sprinkle parsley to add a fresh color and flavor.
- Bake the sliders: Loosely cover the sliders with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the buns are golden brown.
- Add dressing: After baking, drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the sliders or serve it on the side for dipping, enhancing the creamy flavor.
- Add optional toppings: Add lettuce, pickles, or thinly sliced red onion as desired for extra crunch and vibrant flavor contrast.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor to the sliders.
- Hawaiian rolls work best for a slightly sweet contrast to the spicy chicken.
- You can substitute mozzarella with cheddar or a blend of cheeses for different taste profiles.
- For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce or use a milder hot sauce.
- Make sure to cover the sliders loosely with foil while baking to avoid buns drying out.
- Slider buns can be toasted beforehand if you prefer a crispier texture.
