Buffalo Chicken Sliders
These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer or easy weeknight meal. Made with tender shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, melty cheese, and soft slider buns, these mini sandwiches bring bold flavor with every bite.
Ingredients
Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups Shredded chicken rotisserie, baked, or grilled
- ½ cup Buffalo sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded or your preferred cheese: mozzarella, provolone, or blue cheese
Sliders:
- 12 Slider buns Hawaiian rolls, brioche, or mini burger buns
- 2 tbsp Butter melted
- ½ tsp Garlic powder optional, for brushing buns
Optional Toppings:
- ¼ cup Ranch dressing
- ¼ cup Blue cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup Celery slices
- Pickles As needed
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Cook or Shred Chicken: Use shredded rotisserie chicken or cook chicken breasts by baking, grilling, or boiling until fully cooked. Shred with two forks.
- Toss with Buffalo Sauce: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
Assemble the Sliders
- Slice Slider Buns: Slice the buns horizontally and place the bottom halves in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the Filling: Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the buns.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken.
- Optional Toppings: Add ranch dressing, blue cheese crumbles, celery slices, or pickles, if desired.
- Top with Buns: Place the top halves of the buns over the chicken and cheese layer.
Bake the Sliders
- Brush with Butter: Mix melted butter with garlic powder (optional) and brush over the tops of the buns.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes to heat through.
- Melt Cheese: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 2–5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the buns are golden.
Serve and Enjoy
- Garnish: Sprinkle with extra celery slices, parsley, or a drizzle of buffalo sauce for presentation.
- Serve Warm: Serve immediately with sides like fries, onion rings, or coleslaw.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver for this recipe.
- Adjust buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- You can use provolone, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack cheese for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal
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