Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Buffalo Chicken Sliders are juicy, flavorful mini sandwiches featuring tender shredded chicken coated in tangy, spicy buffalo sauce, nestled in soft slider buns with creamy dressing and crisp celery for a perfect balance of heat and coolness. Ready in under 30 minutes, these sliders are ideal for quick dinners, parties, and customizable for any heat preference or dietary need.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No baking required; assembly and stovetop warming
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free buns)
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or poached)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (made from hot sauce and melted butter)
- 8 slider buns, soft and small
- 1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing
- 4 celery sticks, cut into small pieces
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
Optional Variations
- 1 tbsp honey (for sweet and spicy sauce twist)
- Substitute shredded cauliflower or jackfruit for vegetarian option
- 4 slices pepper jack or cheddar cheese (for melting onto sliders)
- Gluten-free slider buns (as substitute)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika or chipotle powder (for smoky flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Shred cooked chicken breasts or thighs using two forks or a mixer to create tender pieces ideal for soaking up the sauce.
- Mix buffalo sauce: In a bowl, combine hot sauce with melted butter, stirring until fully blended to achieve the classic creamy, spicy buffalo flavor.
- Toss chicken with sauce: Pour the prepared buffalo sauce over the shredded chicken and toss well to coat every piece evenly.
- Assemble your sliders: Slice slider buns in half, spread blue cheese or ranch dressing on the bottom halves, add a generous scoop of buffalo chicken, top with celery sticks and optional shredded lettuce, then cover with the bun tops.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for time-saving and juicier texture.
- Lightly toast buns to add texture and prevent sogginess.
- Adjust spice level by starting with less hot sauce and increasing after tasting.
- Include ranch or blue cheese dressing to balance the heat with creamy coolness.
- Mix chicken and sauce ahead of time to enhance flavor infusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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