Description

These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal, featuring tender shredded chicken coated in spicy buffalo sauce, topped with crunchy lettuce and celery, creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing, and melted cheese within soft slider buns. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings, these sliders deliver classic buffalo wing flavors in a handheld form.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup buffalo sauce (mild or hot, according to preference)
1/2 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Slider Assembly

12 slider buns (small hamburger buns)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional, such as cheddar or mozzarella)

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Instructions

Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Then shred the chicken using two forks or your hands into bite-sized pieces.
Mix with Buffalo Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, tossing until the chicken is evenly coated. Adjust the amount of sauce according to your spice preference.
Prepare the Buns: Slice each slider bun in half. Optionally, lightly toast the cut sides on the skillet used earlier to add texture and warmth.
Assemble Sliders: Place a generous scoop of the buffalo chicken mixture on the bottom half of each bun. Top with shredded lettuce, diced celery, and a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Add Cheese (Optional): Sprinkle shredded cheese over the buffalo chicken mixture if desired for extra creaminess and flavor.
Complete the Sliders: Place the top half of the bun on each slider to close them.
Serve Warm: Arrange sliders on a platter and serve immediately, or keep them warm in a low oven until ready to serve.

Notes

You can adjust the buffalo sauce quantity to control the spiciness of the sliders.
To make these sliders more substantial, consider adding pickles or sliced tomatoes.
For a crispier texture, toast the buns well but avoid burning them.
Use blue cheese dressing instead of ranch dressing for a more classic buffalo wing taste.
These sliders can be made ahead and kept warm in a low oven for up to 30 minutes without drying out.