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Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Published on January 23, 2022 by Bintu. 1 Comment

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A STACK OF TWO BUFFALO CHICKEN SLIDERS ON A PLATE

This Buffalo Chicken Sliders recipe is one of the easiest you will ever make! Flavorful mini sandwiches come together fast and are perfect for game day, parties, snacking, or a quick lunch or dinner.

close up of the finished buffalo chicken sliders inside the baking dish

It’s hard to imagine game day without buffalo chicken, but cooking wings can be messy and takes a lot of time. Enter these easy-to-make and easy-to-eat buffalo chicken sliders!

Learn how to make buffalo chicken sliders and you can whip up this handy snack or appetizer any time you’re craving the flavors of buffalo wings but want the convenience of a sandwich.

Double (or triple) the recipe and you’ve got the easiest and most flavorful party food around.

Table of Contents

  • Easy Buffalo Chicken Sliders
  • Why Make This Recipe
  • Ingredient Notes
  • How To Make Buffalo Chicken Sliders
  • Tips For Success
  • Variations
  • Budget-Friendly Tips 
  • Prep Ahead And Storage
  • Meal Prep
  • FAQs
  • More Recipes You May Like
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Get The Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe:
  • Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Easy Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Like with Buffalo Chicken Fries and this Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese, rotisserie chicken or leftover shredded chicken is the secret to this easy buffalo chicken slider recipe. Combine it with your favorite hot sauce or buffalo sauce and you get everything you love about buffalo wings, but in an easy to manage package….and no bones!

You can also try the Buffalo Chicken Bites and Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake.

two buffalo chicken sliders stacked on top of each other

Why Make This Recipe

  • Easy – These buffalo chicken sliders are ready in about 15 minutes. 
  • Game Day Nosh – Double or triple the recipe for an easy party appetizer. 
  • Quick Lunch – Mix up the buffalo chicken in advance and make a tasty lunch all week.
  • Perfect for Leftovers – This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. 

Ingredient Notes

  • Buns – 6 slider buns, or 2 full-size buns.
  • Chicken – Shredded chicken, either freshly cooked or leftovers.
  • Hot Sauce – Sometimes labeled as buffalo sauce. . 
  • Cheese – Shredded cheddar cheese is a perfect choice.
  • Ranch Dressing – Choose your favorite brand.
  • Butter – Brush the tops of the buns with melted butter for a golden color. 
  • Parsley – This optional ingredient makes a colorful garnish. 
the ingredients needed for making buffalo chicken sliders

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C.
  2. Slice the slider buns in half horizontally and lay the bottoms on a baking dish or baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven for 3 minutes.
  3. Remove form oven and sprinkle on half of the cheese.
  4. Combine shredded chicken and buffalo hot sauce in a bowl, then spoon on top of the cheese.
  5. Drizzle with Ranch dressing, then top with the remaining cheese.
  6. Put the slider buns tops on and brush each with melted butter.
  7. Bake sliders for 10-15 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melted. 
image collage showing the steps for making buffalo chicken sliders

Tips For Success

  • Shred chicken while it’s still warm for the best results. This recipe is perfect for using leftover chicken or with a rotisserie chicken. 
  • Toast the bottom buns for a few minutes before adding the remaining ingredients. 
  • Brush the tops of the slider buns with melted butter before returning to the oven. 
  • Always check chicken for doneness with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F or 74 degrees C before serving.

Variations

  • Swap The Cheese – Cheddar cheese is delicious, but pepper jack is a great choice if you want extra spice. 
  • Use Blue Cheese Dressing – Swap the Ranch dressing for blue cheese.
  • Use Full-Size Buns – Sliders are a lot of fun, but you can use 2 regular buns instead of slider buns.
  • Add More Heat – Top your sliders with thin slices of jalapeno peppers!
one of the completed buffalo chicken sliders served on a white dinner plate

Budget-Friendly Tips 

  • Use Leftover Chicken – Freeze leftover shredded chicken to use in this recipe.
  • Watch For Sales – Grocery stores often run sales on chicken products and may discount rotisserie chicken at the end of the day.
  • Make It A Meal – Serve with chips or fries to make this a full meal. 

Prep Ahead And Storage

  • Prep Ahead – Shred the chicken ahead of time. 
  • Store – The sandwiches are best eaten hot, but the shredded chicken can be combined with the buffalo sauce and refrigerated for up to 4 days. 
  • Freeze – You can freeze the buffalo chicken mixture for up to 3 months. 
one of the cooked buffalo chicken sliders being removed from the baking dish

Meal Prep

  • Make a double or triple batch of shredded chicken and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
  • Use leftover buffalo chicken to make this Buffalo Chicken Salad or this tasty Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip.

FAQs

Can Buffalo Chicken Sliders Be Made In Advance?

These buffalo sliders taste best when they are hot so it’s best to bake them just before serving. However, the buffalo chicken mixture can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

Can I Double This Recipe?

Yes! You can double or even triple this recipe. Just follow the same instructions for how to make these buffalo chicken sliders.

side view of one buffalo chicken slider served on a white plate

More Recipes You May Like

  • Buffalo Chicken Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers.
  • Buffalo Chicken Bites.
  • Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake.
  • Buffalo Chicken Tenders.
  • Chicken Parmesan Sliders.
  • Buffalo Chicken Fries.
  • Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese.
  • Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip.
  • Grilled Buffalo Chicken.
  • Buffalo Chicken Salad.

Serving Suggestions

  • Loaded Ranch Potato Salad.
  • Pineapple Salsa.
  • Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade.

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top down view of the buffalo chicken sliders inside the baking dish

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

A flavorful and easy to make party appetizer!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Western
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 1070kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy | Budget Delicious

Ingredients

  • 6 slider buns or 2 full-size buns
  • 2 cups (296g) shredded chicken
  • ½ cup (155g) buffalo hot sauce
  • 1 cup (235g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons Ranch dressing
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C.
  • Slice the slider buns in half horizontally and lay the bottoms on a baking dish or baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven for 3 minutes.
  • Remove form oven and sprinkle on half of the cheese.
  • Combine shredded chicken and buffalo hot sauce in a bowl, then spoon on top of the cheese.
  • Drizzle with Ranch dressing, then top with the remaining cheese
  • Put the slider buns tops on and brush each with melted butter.
  • Bake sliders for 10-15 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melted.

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Notes

  • Shred chicken while it’s still warm for the best results. This recipe is perfect for using leftover chicken or with a rotisserie chicken. 
  • Toast the bottom buns for a few minutes before adding the remaining ingredients. 
  • Brush the tops of the slider buns with melted butter before returning to the oven. 
  • Always check chicken for doneness with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F or 74 degrees C before serving.
  • Prep Ahead – combine chicken and buffalo sauce and store in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Storage – keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 1070kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 234mg | Sodium: 2824mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1335IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 514mg | Iron: 5mg
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  1. Emma

    April 16, 2022 at 9:53 pm

    5 stars
    These are the perfect treat for get together- so flavourful!

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