Description
These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a perfect game day treat featuring shredded chicken tossed in spicy Buffalo sauce, creamy ranch dressing, and melted mozzarella cheese on soft Hawaiian sweet rolls. Quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection, they make for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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Sliders
- 1 (12-ounce) package Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls (such as King’s Hawaiian)
- 3 cups shredded chicken breast
- ¾ cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot or Frank's Buffalo)
- ¼ cup ranch dressing (Greek-yogurt based recommended)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or provolone or Havarti), divided
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Buns: Without separating them at the sides, slice the slider buns horizontally in half and place the bottom halves in the center of the prepared baking sheet.
- Mix Chicken Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the hot Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Assemble Sliders: Sprinkle a small handful of the shredded cheese over the bottom buns, then evenly distribute the Buffalo chicken mixture on top. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the chicken layer.
- Add Top Buns and Brush Butter: Place the top halves of the buns over the chicken and cheese. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with Italian seasoning and brush this mixture generously over the tops of the buns.
- Bake: Bake the assembled sliders for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese melts and the tops turn golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Let them cool for a few minutes, then carefully slice apart using a serrated knife and serve warm.
Notes
- Use Greek-yogurt based ranch dressing for a creamy, tangy flavor with less fat.
- Keep the slider buns connected on the sides when slicing to assemble them easily on a baking sheet.
- Choose your preferred melty cheese such as mozzarella, provolone, or Havarti for different flavor profiles.
- Brush the buttery Italian seasoning mixture generously to enhance the flavor and help the tops brown nicely.
- These sliders are best served warm and fresh for optimal melty cheese texture and tender bread.
- Perfect for game day or quick weeknight snacks, ready in about 20 minutes total.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 254 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
