Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a flavor-packed delight, perfect for any gathering. Tender chicken coated in zesty buffalo sauce is nestled between soft slider buns, making these sliders an irresistible treat for game days, barbecues, or cozy nights in. With a balance of heat and crunch from sliced pickles, each bite promises to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people (12 sliders) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 12 slider buns (mini brioche or potato)
- 1 cup sliced pickles
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake chicken for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes before shredding.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in buffalo sauce and cayenne until combined.
- Toss shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce mixture until well-coated.
- Assemble sliders by placing spicy chicken on the bottom half of each bun. Top with pickles and blue cheese if desired, then place the top bun on.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders (158g)
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in buffalo sauce. Toast slider buns lightly to enhance texture. Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.