Description
These Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders are perfect for game day, parties, or a tasty family meal. Tender shredded chicken breasts are tossed in a flavorful buffalo sauce blend, layered on slider buns, topped with fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, and melted cheese, then baked to perfection. The sliders offer a vibrant combo of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs for a richer flavor)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Sliders
- 12 slider buns (tops cut off but bottoms left intact)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella recommended)
- Optional: ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the chicken breasts in a large pot and cover them with water. Boil for 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked. Drain the water and let the chicken cool slightly.
- Shred the Chicken: Using two forks or a stand mixer, shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the Buffalo Sauce: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning and sauce.
- Assemble the Sliders: Arrange the slider buns on a baking sheet. Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the buns. Top each with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce.
- Bake: Place the tops of the slider buns back on. Cover the sliders with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve the sliders hot. Optionally, provide ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for a more flavorful, juicier slider.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce depending on your preferred spice level.
- Cheese types like mozzarella give a milder melt, while cheddar adds a sharper taste.
- For extra crispness, toast slider buns lightly before assembling.
- These sliders are best served immediately while warm and cheesy.
