Description
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders packed with juicy chicken, fiery hot sauce, and melty cheese. Quick, crowd-pleasing comfort food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5g) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5g) onion powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5g) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1g) black pepper
- ¾ cup (180ml) buffalo sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (140g) shredded cabbage
- ½ cup (50g) shredded carrots
- ⅓ cup (80ml) blue cheese dressing
- ¼ cup (35g) crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons (6g) chopped fresh chives
- 12 slider buns
- 2 tablespoons (30g) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon (3g) garlic powder
- Ranch or additional blue cheese dressing, for serving
- Sliced pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring they’re evenly coated on all sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Alternatively, you can place the seasoned chicken in a slow cooker on low for 6 hours or in a pressure cooker for 12 minutes with ½ cup of chicken broth. Once cooked, remove the chicken and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before shredding it using two forks.
- Step 2: Make the Buffalo Sauce Mixture While your chicken is resting, prepare the buffalo sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, whisk in the buffalo sauce until well combined. Pour this sauce over your shredded chicken and toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is generously coated. If you prefer extra spicy buffalo chicken sliders, feel free to add an additional tablespoon or two of buffalo sauce to your taste preference.
- Step 3: Prepare the Blue Cheese Slaw In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and carrots. Pour the blue cheese dressing over the vegetables and toss until everything is well coated. Gently fold in the crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives. This cool, creamy slaw provides the perfect counterbalance to the spicy buffalo chicken. For the best flavor, let the slaw rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before assembling your sliders.
- Step 4: Toast the Buns Preheat your oven to broil or set to 400°F (200°C). Mix the melted butter with garlic powder in a small bowl. Separate your slider buns and place them cut-side up on a baking sheet. Brush the inside of each bun with the garlic butter mixture. Toast the buns under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until they’re lightly golden and fragrant. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning!
- Step 5: Assemble Your Sliders Start with the bottom half of each slider bun. Spoon a generous portion of the buffalo chicken mixture onto each bun base, then top with a tablespoon of the blue cheese slaw. If desired, add a pickle slice for extra tang. Cap each slider with the top half of the bun. For presentation and practicality, you can insert a toothpick through each slider to hold it together. Serve your assembled **Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders** immediately while they’re still warm, with extra buffalo sauce and ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 345 calories
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 680 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 27 grams
- Fiber: 2.5 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams