Introduction

These Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the perfect mix of fiery heat and creamy coolness, packed into bite-sized buns. They’re ideal for game day, parties, or a fun weeknight dinner that everyone will love.

The image shows a close-up of four mini sliders on a white plate with a white marbled surface underneath. Each slider has three layers: a shiny, golden-brown soft bun on top sprinkled with green herbs, a middle layer of crispy fried chicken coated in a bright orange spicy sauce, and a base layer of white creamy cottage cheese mixed with small bits of green herbs, placed on the bottom bun. Some orange sauce drips and green herb pieces are scattered around the plate, adding a fresh and tasty look. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
12 slider buns, toasted
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3: In a bowl, mix the hot sauce and melted butter, then pour over the cooked chicken, stirring to coat evenly.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, combine blue cheese crumbles, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Step 5: Assemble the sliders by placing a generous scoop of buffalo chicken on each toasted slider bun.
Step 6: Top with a dollop of blue cheese dressing and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Step 7: Place assembled sliders on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until heated through.
Step 8: Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For a milder flavor, reduce the hot sauce amount or swap it for a mild wing sauce.
Try using ranch dressing instead of blue cheese for a different twist.
Add sliced pickles or celery sticks on top for extra crunch and freshness.

Storage

Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes or until warmed through. Avoid microwaving to keep the buns from getting soggy.

How to Serve

The image shows six small sandwiches close together on a white marbled surface, each sandwich made of a shiny golden-brown bun sprinkled with green herbs on top, with the bottom bun softer and lighter in color. Inside, the sandwiches are filled with orange shredded chicken mixed with melted white cheese, oozing slightly from the sides. To the top left, there are a few slices of green cucumber resting on the surface. The sandwiches have a warm, toasted look with small bits of seasoning scattered around. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use pre-cooked chicken for this recipe?

Yes, pre-cooked chicken can be used to save time. Just dice it and toss with the buffalo sauce before assembling the sliders.

How can I make these sliders vegetarian?

Substitute the chicken with crispy cauliflower bites tossed in buffalo sauce for a delicious vegetarian alternative.

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe

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These Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a perfect appetizer or party snack featuring tender diced chicken tossed in a tangy and buttery buffalo sauce, complemented by creamy blue cheese dressing and fresh green onions on toasted slider buns. Baked briefly to meld the flavors, these sliders offer a delightful mix of heat, creaminess, and crunch in every bite.

Author: Marco
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Yield: 12 sliders 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Chicken

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced

Buffalo Sauce

1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Sliders

12 slider buns, toasted

Blue Cheese Dressing

1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

1/4 cup chopped green onions

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the assembled sliders later.
Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced chicken breasts until they are golden brown and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Prepare Buffalo Sauce: In a bowl, combine the hot sauce and melted unsalted butter. Pour this mixture over the cooked chicken, stirring well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the spicy buffalo sauce.
Make Blue Cheese Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix together the blue cheese crumbles, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Assemble Sliders: Place a generous scoop of the buffalo chicken onto each toasted slider bun. Top each with a dollop of the blue cheese dressing, then sprinkle with chopped green onions for freshness and crunch.
Bake Sliders: Arrange the assembled sliders on a baking sheet and place them in the preheated oven. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the sliders are heated through and the flavors meld together.
Serve: Remove sliders from the oven and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.