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two buffalo chicken sliders on white serving plate.
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5 from 4 votes

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

These mouthwatering Buffalo Chicken Sliders feature tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, nestled between soft slider buns and topped with crisp lettuce and creamy buffalo ranch dressing. The perfect combination of heat and coolness in every bite makes these sliders an irresistible crowd-pleaser for any gathering or game day event.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Course
Servings: 12
Calories: 313kcal

Equipment

  • Serrated knife
  • 1 large mixing bowls
  • 1 medium
  • 1 Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • silicon brush
  • Tinfoil
  • Baking Dish
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 1 rotisserie chicken or chicken breast, ~3-4 cups shredded
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • ½ packet ranch seasoning
  • 12 Hawaiian Rolls Kings Honey-Wheat
  • 2 tbsp lite mayo
  • 5 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley diced
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1 buffalo ranch salad kit Taylor Farms
  • 12 slices dill pickles

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and ½ packet of ranch seasoning.
    buffalo sauce and whisk in glass mixing bowl.
  • Fold in the shredded rotisserie chicken with the sauce and set aside.
  • Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half using a serrated knife. Carefully do this so you ensure an even cut throughout. Place the bottom half of the rolls in a baking dish and then spread the mayo on the bottom layer.
  • Place pepper jack cheese on the mayo. Then top with the buffalo sauce covered shredded chicken mixture.
    shredded chicken covered in buffalo sauce on slider buns.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, dijon mustard, and fresh parsley.
  • Put the top half of the buns back on the sliders and brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter mixture with a basting brush. Sprinkle with more fresh parsley and a pinch of sea salt if desired.
    melted butter being brushed onto slider bun.
  • Cover with tinfoil and bake for 15-20 minutes or until buns are warmed throughout.
  • While the sliders are in the oven, prepare the slaw mixture according to bag instructions. Remove the sliders from the oven and top each one with some slaw mixture and a pickle.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!
    two buffalo chicken sliders on white serving plate.

Notes

Do not assemble the sliders until you’re ready to eat. Because of all the saucy action, they do not hold well over time.
You can prep the buffalo sauce and mix with the chicken in advance, but wait to assemble the sandwich before you’re ready to bake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slider | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 849mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g