These buffalo chicken sliders are warm sandwiches filled with shredded buffalo chicken, ranch sauce, lettuce and tomato. The ultimate party snack!
Buffalo chicken takes a new form in these hearty sandwiches. The buns are brushed with garlic butter and baked to golden brown perfection, and the lettuce, tomato and ranch provide the perfect cooling counterpart to the spicy chicken. Buffalo chicken nuggets, buffalo cauliflower and these sliders are some of my favorite ways to enjoy buffalo sauce.
I have fallen in love with slider sandwiches of all types and varieties. I like making my own versions and these buffalo chicken sliders definitely made it to the top of the list as a favorite. They’re packed with flavor and super easy to make.
These sliders are great with appetizers like pigs in a blanket, mozzarella sticks, and BLT dip! Make an appetizer table for your next party!
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Buffalo Chicken Sliders Ingredients
To make these buffalo chicken sliders make sure you have slider buns, shredded cooked chicken, buffalo wing sauce, melted butter, honey, garlic powder, chopped parsley, green lettuce, tomatoes and ranch dressing. See the recipe card below for amounts and details.
How Do You Make Buffalo Chicken Sliders?
To make buffalo chicken sliders start by preheating your oven. Next, place the bottom halves of your slider buns on a sheet pan and toast them in the oven. In a small bowl make the buffalo sauce by whisking together buffalo wing sauce, melted butter and honey. Place your shredded chicken in a large bowl and pour the sauce over the chicken. Toss the chicken and sauce together until the sauce coats the chicken evenly.
Place the chicken on the bottom halves of the buns. Set the top halves of the buns on the chicken. In a small bowl whisk together butter, parsley and garlic powder. Brush the butter mixture over the slider buns. Bake everything for a few minutes. Take the sliders out of the oven and cut them into individual sandwiches. Add lettuce, tomato and ranch to each sandwich and enjoy.
Tips for The Perfect Buffalo Chicken Sliders
- When making your buffalo chicken sliders, any cooked shredded chicken, including roasted chicken, chicken cooked in the slow cooker, or store bought rotisserie chicken will work.
- You can use store bought ranch or or make your own homemade ranch dip.
- You may want to heat your honey in the microwave for a few seconds to make it more liquid and easier to mix into your sauce.
- For the best flavor and texture, serve the sandwiches immediately.
Quick Tip
Be sure to toast the bottom bun first so that the sandwiches don’t get soggy when you start layering. There’s nothing worse than a soggy sandwich.
Can Sliders Be Made On The Grill?
I have never personally made sliders on the grill. However, it can definitely be done. You’ll want to wrap your sandwiches tightly in foil to make sure they hold together on the grill.
What Are Slider Buns?
A slider bun is smaller in size than, for example, a hamburger bun. They’re softer and flat on bottom which makes them the perfect buns for recipes like this one. Most bread companies refer to them as slider buns so it’s usually not hard to spot which ones you need to purchase. They also may come in a single piece and you pull apart the individual rolls.
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Flavor Variations
While these buffalo chicken sliders are fantastic, you can customize them to suit your own taste.
- Sauce: A blue cheese dressing would also pair well with these buffalo chicken sliders. You could also try a spicy ranch by adding a little hot sauce to your ranch dressing.
- Cheese: Feel free to add shredded mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese.
- Lettuce: I usually use green leaf lettuce for these sandwiches, however you can also use butter lettuce, romaine lettuce, a lettuce mix or even shredded cabbage.
- Bread: You can use any slider bun that you find. Some popular options are brioche slider buns, Hawaiian rolls and pretzel roll slider buns.
- Sliders: If you want a slider party platter try adding other sandwiches like Cuban sliders, taco sliders, chicken parmesan sliders, and ham and cheese sliders.
These sliders work great as a meal but truly are the best party snack. They’re just the right size and full of bold flavors. They were a hit at our house and I have no doubt they will be at yours as well.
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Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 slider buns split in half
- 2 1/2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce such as Frank’s Red Hot
- 7 tablespoons butter melted, divided use
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 head green curly lettuce cleaned and leaves separated
- 3 tomatoes thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing or dip
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls on a sheet pan. Bake for 3-5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo wing sauce, 4 tablespoons of butter and the honey.
- Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the shredded chicken and toss to coat.
- Spread the chicken in an even layer over the bottom half of the buns.
- Place the top buns over the chicken mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, garlic powder and parsley.
- Brush the garlic butter over the tops of the rolls.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until rolls are browned.
- Remove the sliders from the oven.
- Cut the sliders into individual sandwiches.
- Remove the tops of the sliders. Layer the lettuce and tomato onto each sandwich, then drizzle with ranch.
- Place the buns back on top, then serve immediately.
Notes
- You may want to heat your honey in the microwave for a few seconds to make it more liquid and easier to mix into your sauce.
- When making your buffalo chicken sliders, any cooked shredded chicken, including roasted chicken, chicken cooked in the slow cooker, or store bought rotisserie chicken will work.
- Be sure to toast the bottom bun first so that the sandwiches don’t get soggy when you start layering. There’s nothing worse than a soggy sandwich.
All I can say is this was delicious! Can’t wait to make them again!
I know my kids are going to love these! So delicious!
My Hubby loves Buffalo chicken and he said these sliders are fantastic! I will be making them again soon!
So perfect for summer parties- love these!
Definitely the ultimate snack!
I made these for my teenage son’s birthday party and the kids loved them! Great recipe!
Wow were they delicious! I must admit I did forget the tomatoes!
Total comfort food! Love that they’d make a great appetizer or a main dish.
I know for sure thiesewould be a huge hit in my house! I gotta make these! Look so great!
These need to happen! I love this idea!
These look so delicious! Such a great appetizer recipe!
These would be an instant hit in my house!
Very pretty dish! This look amazing! I definitely want to try your recipe, and I’m sure it’s very tasty. THANK YOU!
These look so tasty!! Love those buns too!