Description
Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a perfect game day treat featuring shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, layered with melted cheese on soft slider buns, and finished with a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing. These sliders are easy to assemble, baked to perfection, and customizable with lettuce, pickles, and red onion for a flavorful, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Buffalo 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
Slider Assembly
- 12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls work great)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon parsley (optional, for garnish)
Toppings and 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 it easier to mix and layer in the sliders.
- Mix with Buffalo Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated for maximum flavor.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to reach the proper temperature to prepare for baking the sliders.
- Prepare Slider Buns: Slice the slider buns horizontally and arrange the bottom halves evenly in a baking dish to create the base layer.
- Assemble Sliders: Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the bottom halves of the buns, then sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken layer to add gooey richness.
- Add Top Buns: Place the top halves of the slider buns over the chicken and cheese to form full sliders ready for baking.
- Butter and Garnish: Brush the melted butter over the tops of the slider buns to give them a golden, crispy finish. Optionally, sprinkle parsley for a fresh touch.
- Bake: Cover the sliders loosely with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese melts and the buns turn golden brown on top.
- Add Dressing: After baking, drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the sliders, or serve the dressing alongside for dipping to enhance the flavor.
- Optional Toppings: Add lettuce, pickles, or thinly sliced red onion for crunch and an extra burst of freshness to each slider.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken shortens preparation time and adds flavor.
- You can substitute the buffalo sauce with your favorite wing sauce for varied spiciness.
- For a vegetarian option, consider substituting shredded chicken with shredded jackfruit or a plant-based chicken alternative.
- Covering the sliders with foil during baking keeps them moist and ensures even melting of cheese.
- Leftover sliders can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
