Description
These Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a perfect party appetizer or snack featuring tender shredded chicken coated in tangy buffalo sauce, layered with fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and melted cheese on soft slider buns. Easy to prepare with a quick boil, assembly, and oven-baking method, they bring a flavorful kick with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Can substitute with 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
Assembly
- 12 pieces slider buns (Cut tops off but leave bottoms intact)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Like cheddar or mozzarella)
- Optional ranch or blue cheese dressing (For dipping)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the assembled sliders.
- Cook the Chicken: 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 for easier handling.
- Shred the Chicken: Using two forks or a stand mixer, shred the cooled chicken breasts into fine pieces ensuring easy mixing and layering.
- Season the Chicken: Add buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the shredded chicken. Stir thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly with the flavorful sauce and spices.
- Assemble the Sliders: Arrange the slider buns on a baking sheet. Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture generously onto the bottom halves of each bun. Top with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce, then place the tops of the buns back on.
- Bake the Sliders: Cover the assembled sliders with aluminum foil to retain moisture. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted and is bubbly, and the sliders are heated through.
- Serve: Serve the sliders hot, optionally accompanied by ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping to enhance flavor and creaminess.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts if you prefer a richer and juicier texture.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
- Removing the tops of the slider buns helps contain the filling while still giving a neat presentation.
- Covering the sliders while baking ensures the chicken mixture remains moist and the cheese melts evenly.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture, especially to enjoy the melted cheese.
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing complements the spicy buffalo flavor well but is optional.
