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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!
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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

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